Matthew Camilleri
The Royal Regiment of Malta at Capri
In October 1808, the Royal Regiment of Malta was involved in heavy fighting during the unsuccessful defence of Capri.
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Matthew Camilleri
Feb 177 min read
The World’s First In-air Hijack
The world’s first confirmed in-air hijack took place in 1942, when a captured Allied aircrew seized control of an Italian seaplane.
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Matthew Camilleri
Jan 66 min read
The Sinking of HMS Louvain
The sinking of HMS Louvain in the Aegean Sea on 20th January 1918 led to the deaths of 73 Maltese naval ratings.
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Matthew Camilleri
Oct 14, 20237 min read
The Coastal Defence System at Ramla l-Ħamra
A look at the 18th century coastal defence system built by the Knights of St. John to defend ir-Ramla l-Ħamra against possible attacks.
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Matthew Camilleri
Sep 29, 202311 min read
Upholder - Britain’s 'Ace' Submarine
The story of HMS Upholder - Britain’s most successful submarine of the Second World War.
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Matthew Camilleri
Sep 15, 20233 min read
'Il-Widna'
The Parabolic Acoustic Mirror built at Magħtab, on Malta’s northern coast, was an experimental early-warning system.
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Matthew Camilleri
Apr 1, 20239 min read
Malta-Gallipoli Connections
Malta's crucial role during the disastrous Gallipoli campaign of WWI.
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Matthew Camilleri
Mar 4, 20234 min read
The Bombing of HMS Kingston
An account of the sinking of HMS Kingston in Malta's dry docks during WW2 as a result of enemy bombing.
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Matthew Camilleri
Feb 18, 20234 min read
The Battle for Malta (1940 - 1943): 'Epilogue' - Post-War Malta
The challenges faced by post-war Malta and reminders of the conflict today.
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Matthew Camilleri
Feb 11, 20235 min read
The Battle for Malta (1940 - 1943): 'Epilogue' - The End in Sight
An account of the last days of the siege, as well as a summary of the events that led to the end of the war in Europe and the Far East.
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Matthew Camilleri
Jan 28, 20233 min read
The World War Two Siege of Malta in Numbers
Some key figures from the Battle for Malta during World War Two.
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Matthew Camilleri
Jan 14, 20234 min read
The Battle for Malta (1940 - 1943): 'Malta Strikes Back' - Operation 'Husky'
Malta's contribution to Operation 'Husky', the Allied invasion of Sicily in July 1943.
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Matthew Camilleri
Jan 7, 20237 min read
The Battle for Malta (1940 - 1943): 'Malta Strikes Back' - The Thorn in Rommel’s Side
The role that Malta played with regards to the North African Campaign.
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Matthew Camilleri
Dec 17, 20226 min read
The Royal Marines in Malta
Having started their involvement with Malta in 1798, the Royal Marines would be ever-present on the island for the next 181 years.
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Matthew Camilleri
Dec 3, 20224 min read
The Battle for Malta (1940 - 1943): 'The Struggle for Survival' - The Santa Marija Convoy
The epic Operation Pedestal - the convoy that saved Malta.
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Matthew Camilleri
Nov 26, 20225 min read
The Battle for Malta (1940 - 1943): 'The Struggle for Survival' - Holocaust
An account of the infamous 1942 Spring Blitz against the Mediterranean island of Malta.
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Matthew Camilleri
Nov 19, 20226 min read
The Battle for Malta (1940 - 1943): 'The Struggle for Survival' - Hunger & the Convoy Lifeline
The struggle to keep Malta supplied and its people fed during the dark days of World War Two.
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Matthew Camilleri
Oct 15, 20224 min read
The Battle for Malta (1940 - 1943): 'The Defenders of Malta' - The Royal Malta Artillery
During WW2, the Royal Malta Artillery was tasked with anti-aircraft as well as coastal defence of the Maltese Islands.
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Matthew Camilleri
Oct 8, 20225 min read
The Battle for Malta (1940 - 1943): 'The Defenders of Malta' - Battle for the Skies
During the dark days of WW2, the RAF was often the first line of defence between Malta and the might of the Axis air powers.
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Matthew Camilleri
Oct 1, 20224 min read
The Battle for Malta (1940 - 1943): 'The Defenders of Malta' - The Land Forces
The forces that were available to defend Malta in the event of an invasion by the Axis powers during World War Two.
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