Siege of Malta (World War II)

June 11, 1940 – November 20, 1942

Result Allied victory

Italian and German aircraft bombed Malta for more than two years to stop British forces there from attacking Axis supply lines. Supply convoys kept the island going, and the siege ended after the Axis defeat at El Alamein.

Battles 1

January 10–11, 1941
Operation Excess British victory Mediterranean Sea

Key commanders

Axis 1

Allies 2