Battle of Cape Spartivento
While Italy remained neutral, Bergamini commanded the 4th and then the 9th Naval Division. He then became the Chief of Staff of the 1st Squadra Navale. He participated in the Battle of Cape Spartivento (known in Italy as the Battle of Cape Teulada) on board the battleship "Vittorio Veneto". After a brief time at the Italian high command he was again named commander of 9 Naval Division (flagship "Vittorio Veneto") and then of 5th Naval Division (flagship "Duilio").