16 May 1942
The Maltese Islands located 60 km south of Sicily has been a
thorn in the side of the Axis Powers since the beginning of the
war. British forces, with their airfields scattered about the
small island of Malta and the large ports along Valletta, have
been disrupting shipping headed for North Africa as well as bombing
airfields and ports in Itialy and Sicily.   Malta must be captured
and occupied.  As commander of the invasion forece. Surprise
is crutial. Under your command are elements of the 7th Flieger
Division as well as elements of the  Italian Folgore Division
and Blackshirt Regiment.  The three airfields are of the utmost
priority. Once captured, move your units for a final assualt
on Valletta and Sliema. Destruction of all British Forces a must.
Failure is not an option. Nor are the casualties experienced
at Crete..