Fortress Malta
An Island Under Siege 1940-1943
$26.34
- Paperback
512 pages
- Release Date
30 June 2004
Summary
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…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780304366545 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0304366544 |
| Author: | James Holland |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Cassell Military |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 512 |
| Release Date: | 30 June 2004 |
| Weight: | 400g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 130mm x 38mm |
| Series: | W&N Military |
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‘Holland’s stirring account pays fitting tribute to the heroism of the island’s defenders and its civil population … the book teems with memorable characters.’
‘Holland’s stirring account pays fitting tribute to the heroism of the island’s defenders and its civil population … the book teems with memorable characters.’ MAIL ON SUNDAY
About The Author
James Holland
James Holland studied history at Durham University. He has published two novels and is working on a third. James writes articles and reviews for The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Times, The Times, Sunday Express, New Statesman and BBC History Magazine, mostly about 20th century social history and the Second World War.
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