{"product_id":"malta-at-war-alex-bugeja-9798339084464","title":"Malta At War: A History of Malta in Conflict","description":"Malta At War: A History of Malta in Conflict (1st ed.) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNote: This is the first edition of this book\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the untold story of Malta's heroic stand during World War II, a tale of resilience and defiance that earned the island the title \"The George Cross Island.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book delves into Malta's pivotal role in the Mediterranean theater, transforming from a peaceful archipelago into a besieged fortress that endured relentless aerial bombardment and a crippling blockade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMalta's strategic importance: \u003c\/b\u003e Understand how the island's location made it a vital asset for both the Axis and Allied powers, leading to a fierce struggle for control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Italian onslaught and the Luftwaffe's arrival: \u003c\/b\u003e Witness the escalating air war as Malta faced the might of Mussolini's Regia Aeronautica and Hitler's formidable Luftwaffe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLife under siege: \u003c\/b\u003e Experience the harrowing realities of daily life for the Maltese people, enduring constant bombing, food shortages, and the ever-present threat of death.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOperation Pedestal: The convoy that saved Malta: \u003c\/b\u003e Discover the dramatic story of the desperate attempt to deliver vital supplies to the besieged island, a turning point in the campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMalta's counteroffensive and role in Operation Husky: \u003c\/b\u003e Learn how Malta became a springboard for the Allied invasion of Sicily and its crucial contribution to the liberation of Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe post-war aftermath and Malta's legacy: \u003c\/b\u003e Witness the island's remarkable recovery, its journey to independence, and the enduring impact of the war on its identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Malta At War\" is a gripping narrative of courage, resilience, and determination, a testament to the indomitable spirit of the Maltese people who, against all odds, held firm in the face of adversity.\u003c\/b\u003e It is a must-read for anyone interested in World War II history, the Mediterranean theater, and the enduring power of the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alex Bugeja\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798339084464\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/12\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 62\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.21lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.13d","brand":"Alex Bugeja","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46420519747839,"sku":"9798339084464","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f8f18f42-e525-4452-9acc-1e2227a1d5de.jpg?v=1734634870","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/malta-at-war-alex-bugeja-9798339084464","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}