Cruel Seas: Operation Stone Age Malta (1620 November 1942)
Summary:
Operation Stone Age Malta (November 1942) The British risked many ships to supply the island and the Axis made efforts to neutralize the island as an offensive base.
Description:
1/300 Fast attack Motor Torpedo Boats (MTB) / Patrol Boats (PT). Operation Stone Age Malta (1620 November 1942) The strategic value of the Island of Malta was so great the British risked many merchant vessels and warships to supply the island and the Axis made determined efforts to neutralize the island as an offensive base. The civilian population and the garrison required imports of food, medical supplies, fuel and equipment; the military forces on the island needed reinforcements, ammunition and spare parts. British convoys were escorted to Malta by ships of the Mediterranean Fleet, Force H and aircraft of the Fleet Air Arm and Royal Air Force, during the Battle of the Mediterranean (19401943).