The inability of the Italians and Germans to invade Malta proved decisive for Allied victory in the Mediterranean during World War II, as the islands provided the Allies with a base from which to project air power. Early Italian efforts to pound the islands into submission were supplemented by major German forces from January 1942 and in a few weeks the situation for the defenders reached a critical stage; in response, in March 1942 the first Spitfires were delivered to Malta. Throughout the summer C. 202s fought over Malta, escorting tiny formations of Cant Z. 1007s, SM. 79s and Ju 88s. The figh Spitfire V vs C. 202 Folgore - Donald Nijboer, Jim Laurier (ilustrátor), Gareth Hector (ilustrátor) od authora Donald Nijboer, Jim Laurier (ilustrátor), Gareth Hector (ilustrátor) a nakladatelství za skvělé ceny na e-shopu Martinus. cz.