Italian Cruiser Giovanni Delle Bande Nere
Giovanni delle Bande Nere was an Italian light cruiser of the first group of the Condottieri class, which served in the Regia Marina during World War II. She was named after the eponymous 16th century condottiero and member of the Medici family. Her keel was laid down in 1928 at Cantieri Navali di Castellammare di Stabia, Castellammare di Stabia; she was launched on 27 April 1930, and her construction was completed in 1931. She was sunk on 1 April 1942 by the British submarine HMS Urge.
The Condottieri type of cruiser (there were several sub-classes) sacrificed protection for high speed and weaponry, as a counter to new French large destroyers.
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