Campaigns 381 Battle Of Malta Paperback

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A detailed exploration of the land, sea and air units that defended Malta, and therepeated Axis attempts to bring the crucial Allied island fortress to its knees.On 11 June 1940, the British crown colony of Malta – which dominated the centralMediterranean and allimportantsea routes to and from North Africa – was bombed forthe first time by aircraft of the Italian Regia Aeronautica. The Italians were joined in theirefforts by the German Luftwaffe in January 1941. Malta was effectively beleaguered fornearly two and a half years, dependent for survival on naval supply convoys and reliantfor defence on often-outnumbered fighter aircraft and anti-aircraft guns.Anthony Rogers provides a retelling of these events, drawing on accounts from bothsides. This work features carefully selected photographic images, some previouslyunpublished. Seven specially commissioned colour maps explore the stategic situationin the Mediterranean in this period, the military sectors into which Malta's defence wasdivided, and German minelaying operations around the island. The three stunningbattlescene artworks and 3D BEVs show key events from the battle, including the 26July 1941 German attack on the Grand Harbour, and the major Luftwaffe raid 21 March1942.Sales and Marketing HighlightsWritten by an expert on the subject, this book brings the dark days of Malta'sland, sea, and air defence vividly to life.Features a quality selection of wartime photographs and maps, many ofwhich were previously unpublished.The Siege of Malta remains a popular subject among those with an interest inWorld War II.