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What if Malta was invaded? Unlike other amphibious operations, this one had a plan, several plans, and some amphibious equipment finally developed from the other big operation that never happened. No river barges. It's a small place, and the Axis had a big army, a big air force and the Italian Navy. It's presence caused all kinds of logistical problems to African operations, and yet it remained a thorn. I know something was always coming up as an excuse not to invade, but could it have been done? When?