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Malta: The Spitfire Years: The Spitfire Year, 1942 (Hardcover)

by Christopher Shores (Author), Brian Cull (Author), Nicola Malizia (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 704 pages
  • Publisher: Grub Street (1 Jan 1992)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 094881716X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0948817168
  • Product Dimensions: 20.2 x 14.4 x 0.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars THE BOOK ON THE ROLE OF THE SPITFIRE IN THE DEFENCE OF MALTA, 12 Jan 2004
By W. MONTGOMERY (WASHINGTON, DC - U.S.A.) - See all my reviews
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Christopher Shores et al. have produced a first-rate book on the contributions made by the Spitfire in the defense of Malta against a determined Axis assault.

From 1940 to 1942, Malta served as a linchpin in Britain's efforts to retain a presence in North Africa and the Mediterranean against the Axis Powers. From Malta, British air and naval vessels would harry German and Italian ships sending supplies to Rommel in the Western Desert during the height of the fighting there in 1941-42. Ship sinkings became almost prohibitive to the Axis, so both the Germans and Italians resolved to destroy Malta through air assault.

The first Spitfires arrived in Malta in February 1942 to supplement and replace the few remaining Hurricane fighters who had helped defend Malta since 1940.

This book reads almost like a daily diary of the war in, around, and over Malta throughout 1942. The reader gets a keen appreciation for the sacrifices made by the pilots, soldiers, and civilians in Malta who stood up to the Axis, and won. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

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5.0 out of 5 stars THE BOOK ON THE SPITFIRE'S ROLE IN THE DEFENCE OF MALTA, 12 Jan 2004
By W. MONTGOMERY (WASHINGTON, DC - U.S.A.) - See all my reviews
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Christopher Shores et al. have produced a first-rate book on the contributions made by the Spitfire in the defense of Malta against a determined Axis assault.

From 1940 to 1942, Malta served as a linchpin in Britain's efforts to retain a presence in North Africa and the Mediterranean against the Axis Powers. From Malta, British air and sea vessels would harry German and Italian ships sending supplies to Rommel in the Western Desert during the height of the fighting there in 1941-42. Ship sinkings became almost prohibitive to the Axis, so both the Germans and Italians resolved to destroy Malta through air assault.

The first Spitfires arrived in Malta in February 1942 to supplement and replace the few remaining Hurricane fighters who had helped defend Malta since 1940.

This book reads almost like a daily diary of the war in, around, and over Malta throughout 1942. The reader gets a keen appreciation for the sacrifices made by the pilots, soldiers, and civilians in Malta who stood up to the Axis, and won. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

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