Why the Axis Never Invaded Malta - And Why It Mattered #OOTF #shorts00:01:01

Malta sat at the center of the Mediterranean, strangling Axis supply lines to North Africa. So why didnt Germany and Italy simply invade it? In reality, the Axis planned an invasion multiple times between 1940 and 1942. But shortages of landing craft, trained troops, air support, and shifting prioritiesfrom Greece to North Africakept killing the plan. By the time Operation Herkules was ready, Allied strength had grown too great, and the moment was gone.

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