Second Sirte 1942
The Desperate Battle to Relieve Malta
$49.27
- Paperback
96 pages
- Release Date
2 December 2025
Summary
The Second Battle of Sirte was a key naval clash in the Mediterranean, and a vital moment in the struggle for Malta’s survival.
Malta was the key to the hard-fought naval campaign being waged in the Mediterranean, a link in the vital Axis supply lines between Italy and North Africa. Struggling under a sustained Axis bombing campaign, Malta depended on convoys of supplies to survive. Axis air formations dominated the skies, making any attempt to relieve the island extr…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781472867223 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 147286722X |
| Author: | Angus Konstam, Adam Tooby |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Osprey Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 96 |
| Release Date: | 2 December 2025 |
| Weight: | 300g |
| Dimensions: | 248mm x 182mm x 12mm |
| Series: | Campaign |
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This book is highly regarded by WWII enthusiasts for its thorough visuals, detailed narrative, and well-researched
insights into naval history and maritime archaeology.
About The Author
Angus Konstam
Angus Konstam is the author of well over 100 history books. He has written widely on naval history, from the age of sail through to modern conflicts. Now a full-time author and historian, he lives in Orkney.
Adam Tooby is an internationally renowned digital artist and illustrator. His work can be found in publications worldwide. He also runs a successful illustration studio and aviation prints business. He is based in Cheshire, UK.
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