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Fortress Malta: An Island Under Siege 1940-1943 by James Holland (Paperback, 2009)
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Their stories and others provide extraordinary first-hand accounts of heroism, resilience, love, and loss, highlighting one of the most remarkable stories of World War II. For the Allies this would have been catastrophic.
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Malta remains the most bombed place on earth. In March and April 1942, more explosives were dropped on this tiny Mediterranean island - an island smaller than the Isle of Wight - than on the whole of Britain during the first year of the Blitz. Malta had become one of the most strategically important places in the world. From there, the Allies could attack Axis supply lines to North Africa; without it, Rommel would be able to march unchecked into Egypt, Suez and the Middle East. For the Allies this would have catastrophic. The battle that ensued stretched the civilian population and their defenders to the limits of human endurance. Slowly but surely they fought back, taking the fight back to the enemy. Without Malta, El Alamein could not have been won. As Churchill said, Malta had to be held 'at all costs.' A Beacon of Hope follows the story through the eyes of those who were there; young men such as twenty-year-old fighter pilot Raoul Daddo-Langlois, and anti-aircraft gunner Ken Griffiths; American Art Roscoe and submariner Tubby Crawford - who served on the most successful Allied submarine of the Second World War; cabaret dancer-turned RAF plotter Christina Ratcliffe, and her lover, the brilliant and irrepressible reconnaissance pilot, Adrian Warburton. Their stories and others provide extraordinary first hand accounts of heroism, resilience, love, and loss, highlighting one of the most remarkable stories of World War II.Product Identifiers
PublisherOrion Publishing Group
ISBN-139780304366545
eBay Product ID (ePID)91457901
Product Key Features
Number of Pages512 Pages
Publication NameFortress Malta: an Island under Siege 1940-1943
LanguageEnglish
SubjectHistory
Publication Year2009
TypeTextbook
AuthorJames Holland
Subject AreaBiographies & True Stories
SeriesW&N Military
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height196 mm
Item Weight400 g
Item Width130 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorJames Holland
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- 19 Jan, 2017
The Most Definitive Account of One of the Most Important Events of WWll
This superbly researched book sets out the background, local and strategic, leading up to the Siege of Malta. It goes on to tell of the tactics employed in defending the island and, most importantly, the human issues involved. As one who served on the island in the 1950s and actually flew from Ta'Qali during that time, I am still a frequent visitor. Although much has changed since mdi-1954, the place and its people remain justly proud of their GC heritage. I tend to read James Hollands superb story about once every year and never tire of the vivid picture his words paint.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 11 Nov, 2020
lightweight with very good features
excellent book tells the story of Malta & its resistance during WW2Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 08 Jan, 2020
Excellent read.
Wonderful reading giving a comprehensive background to life on Malta during a dark time in the islands history.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 31 Mar, 2021
Good book
A great insight into the fight to keep Malta in the war. Very good and easy readVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 07 Dec, 2021
Recommended read!
Will enjoy reading about this amazing Island and it’s equally amazing peopleVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 13 Feb, 2019
Malta......under siege
Very well written book about the siege of Malta in WW2. Great detail and well explained.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 11 Jan, 2022
Great read
It is a very good read. Recommend itVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 18 May, 2024
Can't to read it the history of my home land
Can't to read it the history of my home landVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 22 Apr, 2021
Fortress malta previsit
Got this before hopefully visiting the island ,to give my visit to sites contextVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 28 Nov, 2024
Good
Well pleasedVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
