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The C class were also extensively used in the [[Mediterranean Sea]]; the first notable engagement by a ship of the class being ''Coventry''{{'}}s participation in the [[Battle of Cape Spartivento]] in 1940.
In 1941, ''Calcutta'' and ''Carlisle'' took part in the [[Battle of Cape Matapan]], in which a number of [[Military history of Italy during World War II|Italian]] warships were sunk. C-class cruisers also took part in the [[Battle of Crete|campaign and evacuation of Crete]], coming up against heavy [[Military history of Germany during World War II|German]] opposition from the air. In 1942, ''Carlisle'' took part in the [[Second Battle of Sirte]], and ''Cairo'' in the [[Operation Harpoon (1942)|Battle of Pantelleria]].
''Colombo'' and ''Caledon'' went in for their refits in 1942/43 – getting 40 mm Bofors and 20 mm Oerlikons alongside the twin mounts.
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