Fortress Malta
an island under siege 1940-1943
$42.00
- Paperback
512 pages
- Release Date
30 June 2004
Summary
Fortress Malta: A Beacon of Hope in the Mediterranean
Malta holds the grim distinction of being the most bombed place on Earth. In the spring of 1942, this tiny Mediterranean island endured a bombardment exceeding that of Britain during the first year of the Blitz.
Its strategic importance was undeniable. From Malta, the Allies could disrupt Axis supply lines to North Africa, a necessity to prevent Rommel’s advance into Egypt, Suez, and the Middle East, a catastrophic prospe…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780304366545 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0304366544 |
| Series: | W&N Military |
| 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 |
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Critics Review
‘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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