Ed,if you're interested in the siege of Malta, an even more fascinating story is the one of Captain Mason who against absolutely all odds and by nothing but shear guts and determination got the totally crippled tanker "Ohio" into Valetta harbour to off-load its aviation fuel when the island was down to two day's fuel for its defence fighters - including the spitfires which were launched from the USS Wasp.
Had Mason not got that tanker in, Malta would certainly have fallen and as a result El-Alamein would not have happened......????
In recognition for Captain Mason's courage and fortitude, he was awarded the George Cross.
All a long time ago but you've got to admire these people..............the trouble is that no-one bothers to teach the kids about courage, loyalty, determination and self-sacrifice now-a-days.....