Wolf of Badenoch
Donor
Has anyone else read Max Hasting's new book and been wholly surprised by his conclusions that protecting Malta was an unnecessary distraction and waste of resources? Could we perhaps consider a scenario where Britain is forced to withdrawn all its forces (including the submarines) from the island and allowing Italy to occupy?
My understanding, as taught in some of the finer military academies is that the serious depletion of the seaborne logistics chain to the Afrika Corps was as significant in its defeat as any other cause, including El Alamein. The Malta based submarines severely depleted Rommels, POL, ammunition and spares as well as reinforcements.
Thoughts?
My understanding, as taught in some of the finer military academies is that the serious depletion of the seaborne logistics chain to the Afrika Corps was as significant in its defeat as any other cause, including El Alamein. The Malta based submarines severely depleted Rommels, POL, ammunition and spares as well as reinforcements.
Thoughts?