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Position of Malta
Malta’s geographical position would prove to be one of the most conclusive factor of the war in the Mediterranean. Malta was 985 miles from the British base at Gibraltar and 820 miles from the base at Alexandria -
Malta's Defences before the war
Malta had very little before the war to protect them selves they had 34 heavy and 8 light AA guns they also only had one radar set for the whole of Malta and only four fighter aircraft to protect the island from invaders -
Why it started
The siege of Malta all started because Germany and Italy could use the island of Malta so they could land aircraft and also dock ships so they could refuel so they could be used against Royal Air Force (RAF) and the Royal navy -
Why Germany Wanted Malta
Germany wanted to claim Malta because the British Air force and naval base could be used to attack important transport ship which were carrying vital supplies from Europe -
Why Britain wanted Malta
Britain wanted to get Malta because it was a part of a plan which Malta was strategic naval position for the position which they needed to help attack German forces -
First Italian air raid on Malta
First Italian air raid on Malta was not a very big raid it was smaller raid but Italian bomber dropped bombs on Malta which start the battle between Italy and Malta. -
North African campaign
Malta is a key stronghold from which the Allies could sustain their North African campaign which they need so they could attack main land Italy to weaken the army of Italy -
Malta gets awarded the George cross
Malta was awarded the George cross which is the highest honour that a civilian can be awarded for bravery but the war was ended but it was not just happy because before that Germany and Italy bombed Malta for 154 day and nights over all 6700 tones of bombs where dropped
