Discover the intense struggle for control of Malta during World War II in this detailed account of the Axis powers’ failed campaign and the pivotal role of HMS Illustrious. By the end of 1940, the Italians could not neutralize Malta, leading to direct German intervention with the Luftwaffe’s X Fliegerkorps. Witness how the British Mediterranean stronghold disrupted Axis supply lines, the fierce aerial battles involving iconic aircraft like Ju-87 Stukas, Macchi C.200s, and Hurricane Mk Is, and the devastating Allied naval operations including Operation Excess.
This video covers the critical January 1941 air raids on Malta and the dramatic defense mounted by British forces, highlighting HMS Illustrious’s crucial role and the heavy damage it sustained from coordinated Axis air attacks. Learn about the strategies, the dogfights, and the resilience that defined the siege and shaped the Mediterranean theater of the war.
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