Matthew Camilleri
The Battle for Malta (1940 - 1943): 'Under Attack' - Fliegerkorps X and the Illustrious Blitz
The attack on HMS Illustrious, and the arrival of the Luftwaffe in the skies over Malta.
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Matthew Camilleri
Aug 20, 20223 min read
The Battle for Malta (1940 - 1943): 'Under Attack' - Civil Defence
The vital work carried out by various Civil Defence Organisations in Malta during the Second World War.
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Matthew Camilleri
Aug 13, 20222 min read
The Battle for Malta (1940 - 1943): 'Under Attack' - Baptism of Fire
The first air raids by the Regia Aeronautica against Malta.
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Matthew Camilleri
Jul 30, 20228 min read
The Froberg Mutiny
On 4th April 1807, a group of around 200 soldiers of the Froberg Regiment rose up against their own officers and seized Fort Ricasoli.
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Matthew Camilleri
Jul 16, 20226 min read
The Battle for Malta (1940 - 1943): 'Prelude' - Malta Prepares for War
Political developments and defensive preparations in Malta during the interwar period.
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Matthew Camilleri
Jul 9, 20225 min read
The Battle for Malta (1940 - 1943): 'Prelude' - The Road to War
Malta's strategic importance and the road to the Second World War.
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Matthew Camilleri
Jun 23, 20226 min read
5 Reminders of the British Army in Malta
For a century and a half, Malta was to become a fortress, and it is therefore no surprise that the British Army's legacy is still evident.
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