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Malta: The Hurricane Years 1940-41

by Christopher Shores

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The long battle for Malta began in June 1940 with the Italian declaration of war on the Allies and the decision of the Axis powers to subdue the island in order to control the Mediterranean. This work provides a detailed day-by-day account of the air battles over land and sea until the end of 1941.

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Christopher Shores

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Important places: Malta
Important events: World War II (1939 | 1945); World War II, Siege of Malta (1940-06-11 | 1942-11-20)

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Languages: English
Media: Paper
ISBNs: 2
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Published: 1987
Genres: History, Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 940.54
LCC: D756.5 .M35 .S46

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