In October 1808, the Royal Regiment of Malta was involved in heavy fighting during the unsuccessful defence of Capri.

The world’s first confirmed in-air hijack took place in 1942, when a captured Allied aircrew seized control of an Italian seaplane.

The sinking of HMS Louvain in the Aegean Sea on 20th January 1918 led to the deaths of 73 Maltese naval ratings.

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.

The story of HMS Upholder - Britain’s most successful submarine of the Second World War.

The Parabolic Acoustic Mirror built at Magħtab, on Malta’s northern coast, was an experimental early-warning system.

Malta's crucial role during the disastrous Gallipoli campaign of WWI.

An account of the sinking of HMS Kingston in Malta's dry docks during WW2 as a result of enemy bombing.

The challenges faced by post-war Malta and reminders of the conflict today.

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.

Some key figures from the Battle for Malta during World War Two.

Malta's contribution to Operation 'Husky', the Allied invasion of Sicily in July 1943.

The role that Malta played with regards to the North African Campaign.

Having started their involvement with Malta in 1798, the Royal Marines would be ever-present on the island for the next 181 years.

The epic Operation Pedestal - the convoy that saved Malta.

An account of the infamous 1942 Spring Blitz against the Mediterranean island of Malta.

The struggle to keep Malta supplied and its people fed during the dark days of World War Two.

During WW2, the Royal Malta Artillery was tasked with anti-aircraft as well as coastal defence of the Maltese Islands.

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.

The forces that were available to defend Malta in the event of an invasion by the Axis powers during World War Two.