1941 ⟶ Malta Bombed by Luftwaffe

Malta is bombed again; it continues to be a thorn in the sid...
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1941
1942

💣 Malta Bombed by Luftwaffe

Malta is bombed again; it continues to be a thorn in the side of German supply movements in the Mediterranean.⟶
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💥 Intensified Air Raids on Malta

Air raids on Malta are increasing in focus and intensity.⟶
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✈️ Luftwaffe Air Raids on Malta Continue

Luftwaffe air attacks on Malta continue.⟶
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💣 Malta Marks 1,000th Bombing Raid

Malta marks its 1,000th bombing raid.⟶
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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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🚢 Convoy Reaches Malta After Heavy Losses

A fractured convoy reaches Malta, after heavy losses to the Luftwaffe and an Italian sea force. Continued heavy bombing attacks on the island with slight opposition from overtaxed RAF air forces.⟶
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