Second Sirte 1942, 9781472867223
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Malta’s lifeline hung by a thread, grit versus superior firepower.
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Second Sirte 1942

the desperate battle to relieve malta

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    96 pages

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    1 December 2025

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Summary

Second Sirte 1942: Grit, Radar, and the Battle for Malta’s Survival

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…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781472867223
ISBN-10:147286722X
Series:Campaign
Author:Angus Konstam, Adam Tooby
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:Osprey Publishing
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:96
Release Date:1 December 2025
Weight:454g
Dimensions:248mm x 184mm
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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