1942 ⟶ Malta Awarded George Cross
Malta is awarded the George Cross by King George VI for "her...
Year
1940
1941
1942
🛡️ Siege of Malta Begins
The Siege of Malta begins.⟶
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💣 Malta Bombed by Luftwaffe
Malta is bombed again; it continues to be a thorn in the side of German supply movements in the Mediterranean.⟶
MaltaBombingMediterraneanAir RaidsSupply LinesSiege
✈️ Luftwaffe Air Raids on Malta Continue
Luftwaffe air attacks on Malta continue.⟶
MaltaLuftwaffeAir RaidsSiegeMediterraneanMilitary
🚢 Malta Relieved by Convoy
Malta is relieved by a convoy.⟶
Mediterranean TheaterMaltaSupply LinesSiegeNaval WarfareConvoysLogisticsBritish Empire
🏅 Malta Awarded George Cross
Malta is awarded the George Cross by King George VI for "heroism and devotion".⟶
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