1942 ⟶ Reinforcements Arrive in Malta

Malta receives more fighters for its on-going defence.
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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.⟶
MaltaBombingMediterraneanAir RaidsSupply LinesSiege

✈️ Hurricane Reinforcements for Malta

Hurricane fighter planes are delivered as important reinforcements for besieged Malta.⟶
Hurricane Reinforcements for Malta (1941)
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✈️ Reinforcements Arrive in Malta

Malta receives more fighters for its on-going defence.⟶
MaltaMediterraneanAir DefenseMilitary AidBattle of MaltaSupply

🗣️ Kesselring's Malta Neutralization Claim

Unaware that the tide is turning even as he speaks, Kesselring informs Hitler that Malta has been neutralized.⟶
Kesselring's Malta Neutralization Claim (1942)
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🛑 Invasion of Malta Postponed

Invasion of Malta postponed indefinitely.⟶
MaltaMediterraneanMilitary StrategyAxis PowersPostponement

🛬 Spitfires Arrive in Malta

Malta receives a squadron of Spitfires.⟶
Spitfires Arrive in Malta (1942)
MaltaAir DefenseSpitfireSupplyMediterranean TheaterWorld War II