World War II:March 1997 From the Editor

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Malta endured more than 3,000 air raids. A total of 1,540 civilians had been killed and 1,846 wounded. The British lost 707 aircraft in the island’s defense, while the Germans and Italians lost nearly 1,500.

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Hitler underestimated the resolve of the British people during the Blitz of London, but the gallant citizens of Malta also taught the Germans a lesson.

Michael E. Haskew, Editor, World War II

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