First Battle of the Mediterranean (The Era of Relative Peace)

The First Battle of the Mediterranean was a naval engagement of the Allied Navy (composed of the United States, United Kingdom, Italy, France, Spain, and Greece) and the Soviet Navy in the Mediterranean Sea. Despite the gallantry showed by the Allied side, the Soviets ultimately emerged victorious after almost decimating the U.S. 6th fleet and sinking majority of the fleet. The victory of the Soviets paved war for invasions of southern France, Corsica, the Italian island of Sardinia, and Malta.