Victory at Sea (1952)

Episode Overview

Mussolini refers to the Mediterranean as "mare nostrum," claiming it as Italy's own and intends to fully capitalize on its resources. However, British and Greek forces manage to overpower the Italians, prompting Germany to deploy the Afrika Korps. The decisive conflict centers around the intense naval battles for dominance over the Mediterranean, particularly the control of the Suez Canal in Egypt. Ultimately, the Allies emerge victorious, leading to a significant defeat of the Germans in the desert.