1942 ⟶ Malta Supplied via Operation Pedestal

Malta is supplied via Operation Pedestal.

Year

1941

1942

🚢 Malta Relieved by Convoy

Malta is relieved by a convoy.⟶

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🚢 Malta Supplied via Operation Pedestal

Malta is supplied via Operation Pedestal.⟶

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🚢 Convoy Operations to Malta Fail

Two convoys moving toward Malta suffer heavy losses; German air forces continue to bomb the island itself. Operation Harpoon arrives in Malta, but only two of the six supply ships survive; one of them has lost part of its cargo due to mine damage. The sinking of the tanker Kentucky means that there will be precious little aviation fuel added to the dwindling RAF stocks on Malta. Late in the day, Operation Vigorous is cancelled; the convoy diverts back to Alexandria.⟶

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🚢 Convoy to Malta Decimated

A convoy to Malta is decimated by the Luftwaffe and U-boats.⟶

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💥 HMS Eagle Sunk During Malta Convoy

HMS Eagle, a carrier on convoy duty to Malta, is torpedoed and sinks with heavy loss of life.⟶

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🚢 Malta Convoy: Partial Success

Disastrous end to the Malta convoy, but one tanker and four merchant ships get through.⟶

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