1942 ⟶ Force K Operation Ends in Malta
With the withdrawal of HMS Penelope from Malta, Force K in M...
Year
1941
1942
💣 Malta Marks 1,000th Bombing Raid
Malta marks its 1,000th bombing raid.⟶
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🚢 Force K Operation Ends in Malta
With the withdrawal of HMS Penelope from Malta, Force K in Malta comes to a close.⟶
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💣 Malta Under Heavy Air Attack
Heavy air attacks on Malta; it is estimated that the bomb tonnage dropped on the island is twice that dropped on London.⟶
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🛑 Invasion of Malta Postponed
Invasion of Malta postponed indefinitely.⟶
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🚢 Malta Relief: Convoys Reach the Island
Convoys reach Malta from Alexandria; an official announcement proclaims that the island is "relieved of its siege".⟶
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