The assault on Malta will cost us many casualties... But I am the one who wants it because I consider it absolutely essential for the future development of the war. If we take Malta, Libya will be safe. If not, the situation of the colony will always be precarious. (Ugo Cavallero)

The assault on Malta will cost us many casualties... But I am the one who wants it because I consider it absolutely essential for the future development of the war. If we take Malta, Libya will be safe. If not, the situation of the colony will always be precarious.

Ugo Cavallero

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