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The mediterranean theater during world war ii witnessed many dramatic operationsnone more so than operation pedestal in august 1942. Operation pedestal, convoy to malta, 1115 august 1942 with particular reference to the strategic value of malta in the mediterranean during the second world war. Naval historical branch information brief 2 operation pedestal, convoy to malta, 1115 august 1942. You might also be interested in sam moses at all costs, about operation pedestal and the ss ohio, carrying diesel and kerosene to malta.
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