Question 1

Why is Mussolini's decision not to invade Malta in 1940 considered a major Axis mistake?

Accepted Answer

Benito Mussolini's decision not to attempt an invasion of Malta in June 1940 has been called the worst Axis mistake of World War II. Italian generals overestimated Malta's defenses, and Mussolini accepted their findings, opting for a naval blockade and aerial bombing instead.

Question 2

What was the average age of a pilot during the Siege of Malta?

Accepted Answer

The average age of a pilot during the Siege of Malta was 21.

Question 3

How was the film 'Malta Story' received in Malta?

Accepted Answer

The movie was not well received in Malta, as the country was still under British occupation.

Question 4

Which actor in 'Malta Story' was actually born in Malta?

Accepted Answer

Nigel Stock, the actor who played the Maltese lad Giuseppe Gonzar, was actually born in Malta.

Question 5

What real-life pilot may have inspired elements of the plot in 'Malta Story'?

Accepted Answer

Elements of the plot may have been inspired by the famous aerial reconnaissance pilot Adrian Warburton. He flew from Malta and married a dancer stranded there; some of his exploits were apparently exaggerated to avoid tipping off the Nazis that their codes had been broken.

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