Battle of Bari

A naval battle fought in the Adriatic Sea in 1943, where German Luftwaffe bombers attacked a convoy of Allied ships carrying supplies to the Italian front. The attack resulted in the sinking of several ships and the release of mustard gas, causing casualties among both Allied and civilian populations.

Austro-Hungarian Navy

The naval forces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which played a limited role in World War I, primarily focused on coastal defense and operations in the Adriatic Sea.

Adriatic Campaign

A military campaign fought in the Adriatic Sea during World War II.

Adriatic Sea

A sea that separates Italy from the Balkan Peninsula.