HMS Berwick (65) was a Royal Navy County-class heavy cruiser that served during World War II. She was laid down in 1926 and launched in 1927, eventually commissioned in 1929. Throughout her service, the ship underwent various modifications and participated in multiple operations, including convoy escort duties in the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. She also played a role in major naval engagements such as the Battle of Cape Spartivento and the Battle of Calabria. HMS Berwick was active in North African and Italian campaigns, providing gunfire support for ground forces. She later underwent a refit in 1943 and was deployed to the Indian Ocean for escort missions. The ship was eventually decommissioned in 1945 and scrapped in 1949. Despite her active service, HMS Berwick did not achieve the same level of recognition as some of her counterparts, but she played a significant role in various naval operations during WWII.

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