Arethusa began her wartime career in the 1940 Norway campaign, then joined Force H from its formation. During Operation Hurry she helped cover aircraft reinforcement for Malta, an operation involving Skuas and Hurricanes. She was stationed off Iceland during the hunt for Bismarck and supported the Vågsøy raid in December 1941. These assignments took the light cruiser through fleet support, island reinforcement, patrol, and commando operations.
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A compact cruiser with a wide wartime career
Arethusa served in Norway, joined Force H, covered aircraft reinforcement for Malta, patrolled during the Bismarck hunt, and supported the Vågsøy raid.