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Fleet Air Arm Operations against Taranto on 11th November, 1940. Supplement to the London Gazette of Tuesday, 22 July 1947, Number 38023, pp.3471–3477.

A despatch submitted by Admiral Cunningham, which includes a narrative of the attack by Captain Boyd of Illustrious. Includes a plan of Taranto Harbour. Reprinted in 2014 in a collection of nine despatches edited by John Grehan as  The War at Sea in the Mediterranean 1940-1944  and published by Pen & Sword Maritime (ISBN: 1783462221).

• The Attack on Taranto
• Official Despatches

Action Between British and Italian Forces off Cape Spartivento on 27th November 1940. Supplement to the London Gazette of 4 May 1948, Number 38281, pp.2799–2808.

A despatch submitted by Admiral Somerville, FOC Force H, who commanded during the action. Reprinted in 2014 in a collection of nine despatches edited by John Grehan as  The War at Sea in the Mediterranean 1940-1944  and published by Pen & Sword Maritime (ISBN: 1783462221).

• The War against the Italians
• Official Despatches

Operations in East Africa, November 1940–July 1941. Supplement to the London Gazette of Tuesday, 9 July 1946, Number 37645, pp.3527–3599.

A despatch from General Sir Archibald Wavell covering the combined operations in this theatre.

• Red Sea
• African and Middle Eastern Adventures
• Official Despatches

Mediterranean Convoy Operations. Supplement to the London Gazette of Tuesday, 10 August 1948, Number 38377, pp.4469–4512.

Despatches from Admiral A. B. Cunningham on the Excess convoy to Malta in January 1941, from Admiral Somerville on the Substance convoy of July 1941, and the Halberd convoy of September 1941, from Admiral Curteis on the Harpoon convoy of June 1942 (with as an appendix a report of proceedings from Captain C. C. Hardy of Force X), and from Admiral Syfret on the Pedestal convoy of August 1942. Reprinted in 2014 in a collection of nine despatches edited by John Grehan as  The War at Sea in the Mediterranean 1940-1944  and published by Pen & Sword Maritime (ISBN: 1783462221).

• Malta
• Official Despatches

A despatch from Admiral Tovey, with a Report on Proceedings from Captain Caslon of 6DF and an appendix from Brigadier Haydon, commanding the Special Service Brigade. Two maps.

• Official Despatches

A despatch from Admiral Cunningham on Operation Lustre. There are enclosures from Admirals Baillie-Grohman and Pridham-Wippell.

• Official Despatches

Report of an Action against an Italian Convoy on the Night of the 15th/16th April 1941. Supplement to the London Gazette of Tuesday, 11May 1948, Number 38287, pp.2913–2916.

A despatch submitted by Admiral Cunningham, with a Letter of Proceedings from Captain Mack of 14DF, and reports from Commander Ravenhill of Jervis, Commander Tothill of Janus and Commander Eaton of Mohawk. Reprinted in 2014 in a collection of nine despatches edited by John Grehan as  The War at Sea in the Mediterranean 1940-1944  and published by Pen & Sword Maritime (ISBN: 1783462221).

• The War against the Italians
• Official Despatches

A despatch from General Wavell, covering the revolt in Iraq and related naval operations.

• Official Despatches

Two despatches from Admiral Cunningham, one covering naval operations around Crete and the other the evacuation. Includes an inserted footnote explaining the absence of the RAF from Crete.

• Official Despatches

Battle of Matapan. Supplement to the London Gazette of Tuesday, 29 July 1947, Number 38031, pp.3591–3609.

The despatch of Admiral Cunningham, including a report from the Vice Admiral Light Forces, Pridham-Wippell. Includes a map of the battle area and ten pages of track charts. Reprinted in 2014 in a collection of nine despatches edited by John Grehan as  The War at Sea in the Mediterranean 1940-1944  and published by Pen & Sword Maritime (ISBN: 1783462221).

• The Battle of Matapan
• Official Despatches

Sinking of the German Battleship Bismarck on 27th May, 1941. Supplement to the London Gazette of Tuesday, 14 October 1947, Number 38098, pp.4847–4867.

A despatch from Admiral Tovey, C-in-C Home Fleet. It includes a report of the actions of Force H from Admiral Somerville and an anonymous appendix on Coastal Command operations. There is a North Atlantic chart of ship movements and a track chart of the final action. Reprinted in 2014 in the compilation by Martin Mace and John Grehan, Capital Ships at War 1939-1945 (ISBN 1783462043).          

• Official Despatches

A despatch from Admiral Tovey, with a narrative from Admiral Wake-Walker, commanding 1CS, a report from Captain Talbot of Furious and one from Captain Bovell of Victorious.

• Official Despatches

Actions against Raiders. Supplement to the London Gazette of Friday, 9 July 1948, Number 38349, pp.4009–4015.

Three despatches published in one. "Report of the Destruction of Enemy Raider No. 16 by HMS Devonshire" submitted by Admiral Willis, C-in-C South Atlantic Station, with a report from Captain Oliver of Devonshire; "Report of the Sinking of the German Supply Ship Python" again submitted by Willis, with a report from Captain Agar of Dorsetshire; "Report of a Gallant Action by HMIS Bengal and MV Ondina with Two Japanese Raiders," from Admiral Somerville, C-in-C Eastern Fleet and with a report from Lt. Commander Wilson of Bengal.

• Official Despatches

Loss of HM Ships Prince of Wales and Repulse. Supplement to the London Gazette of Friday, 20 November 1948, Number 38214, pp.1237–1244.

A despatch submitted by Admiral Layton, C-in-C Eastern Fleet, with reports from Captain Tennant of Repulse and Lt. Commander Skipwith of Prince of Wales. Also includes a report from Flt. Lt. Vigors of 453 Squadron, whose aircraft was the first to reach the scene of the sinking, forwarded by Air Vice Marshal Pulford. Reprinted in 2014 in the compilation by Martin Mace and John Grehan, Capital Ships at War 1939-1945 (ISBN 1783462043).

• The Loss of Force Z
• Official Despatches

A despatch from Major-General C. M. Maltby, General Officer Commanding British Troops in China

• Official Despatches

A despatch from Admiral Tovey, with reports from the commanders of Operation Archery, Brigadier Haydon and Rear Admiral Burrough. Two maps.

• Official Despatches

The Admiralty provided a substantial foreword to these extracts from despatches from Admiral Tovey, C-in-C Home Fleet. Includes two plans.

• Official Despatches

The despatch submitted by Commodore Collins, Commodore Commanding China Force. It includes reports from Captain Waller of Perth, from Gunner (T) T. J. Cain, senior surviving Officer of Electra and from Captain Gordon of Exeter, this last written on his release in 1945. Also includes a track chart.

• Official Despatches

The Battle of Sirte of 22nd March 1942. Supplement to the London Gazette of Tuesday, 16 September 1947, Number 38073, pp.4371–4380.

A despatch from Admiral Harwood with an enclosure describing the action from Admiral Vian, commanding the 15th Cruiser Squadron. Includes a track chart. Reprinted in 2014 in a collection of nine despatches edited by John Grehan as  The War at Sea in the Mediterranean 1940-1944  and published by Pen & Sword Maritime (ISBN: 1783462221).

• The War against the Italians
• Official Despatches

A despatch from Admiral Forbes, C-in-C Plymouth, including a report of proceedings from Commander Ryder, who led the striking force. Includes three plans.

• Official Despatches