Battle of Malta

June 1940–November 1942

Anthony Rogers, Mr Graham Turner

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English

Osprey
01 November 2022

History; Second World War; Naval forces & warfare; Air forces & warfare; Battles & campaigns

Series: Campaign

A detailed, illustrated exploration of the land, sea and air units that defended Malta, and the repeated 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 central Mediterranean and all-important sea routes to and from North Africa – was bombed for the first time by aircraft of the Italian Regia Aeronautica. The Italians were joined in their efforts by the German Luftwaffe in January 1941. Malta was effectively beleaguered for nearly two and a half years, dependent for survival on naval supply convoys and reliant for defence on often-outnumbered fighter aircraft and anti-aircraft guns.

Anthony Rogers provides a retelling of these events, drawing on accounts from both sides. This work features carefully selected photographic images, some previously unpublished. Seven specially commissioned colour maps explore the strategic situation in the Mediterranean in this period, the military sectors into which Malta's defence was divided, and German minelaying operations around the island.

The three stunning battle scene artworks and 3D bird's-eye views show key events from the battle, including the 26 July 1941 German attack on the Grand Harbour, and the major Luftwaffe raid 21 March 1942.

By: Anthony Rogers
Illustrated by: Mr Graham Turner
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm,
ISBN: 9781472848901
ISBN 10: 147284890X
Series: Campaign
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 01 November 2022
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Anthony Rogers grew up on Malta and later served there in the Royal Marines. A keen military historian, he is the author of several books focusing on events that occurred in and around the Mediterranean during the Second World War.