During World War II, Malta was the most bombed country on earth so as you can imagine the country started adopting certain measures to deflect as much as the horrifying bomb effects as possible.

One of such techniques included sharp corners in shelter entrances while sensitive structures across Malta and Gozo were padded with sandbags.

In the photos, posted by Battlefront Living History Group Malta, one can spot a tall wall made of limestone covering the entrances in front of many churches across the country.

This helped in deflecting the bomb’s blast and shrapnel away from the church which helps prevents anyone sheltered inside from getting injured.