The story
British submarine HMS Thrasher sank Italian freighter Diana 100 miles north of Tobruk, Libya at 1445 hours; Italian motor torpedo boats counterattacked with 17 depth charges, causing no damage to Thrasher.
There's more to discover
You have arrived at just one small part of Back to Normandy — a personal project dedicated to preserving stories, images, music and memories of the Second World War.
Every record is a doorway to a larger story. Explore Back to Normandy to discover more, or visit Fred Vogels' personal website to learn about the person and the projects behind it.