1941 ⟶ Malta Under Heavy Air Attack
Malta's critical period: now through March, it is under heav...
Year
1940
1941
1942
🛡️ Siege of Malta Begins
The Siege of Malta begins.⟶
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💥 Malta Under Heavy Air Attack
Malta's critical period: now through March, it is under heavy daily attack.⟶
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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 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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