1941Malta Marks 1,000th Bombing Raid

Malta marks its 1,000th bombing raid.
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1941
1942

💣 Malta Marks 1,000th Bombing Raid

Malta marks its 1,000th bombing raid.
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💥 Intensified Air Raids on Malta

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

Luftwaffe air attacks on Malta continue.
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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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🚢 Force K Operation Ends in Malta

With the withdrawal of HMS Penelope from Malta, Force K in Malta comes to a close.
Force K Operation Ends in Malta (1942)
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