Matthew Camilleri
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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Matthew Camilleri
Sep 17, 20228 min read
The Cockleshell Heroes
In December 1942, a small team of highly trained Royal Marines embarked on one of the boldest and most extraordinary combat missions of WW2.
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Matthew Camilleri
Sep 3, 20223 min read
The Battle for Malta (1940 - 1943): 'Under Attack' - Life Under Siege
Everyday life for Maltese civilians at the height of the Second World War aerial bombing campaign.
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Matthew Camilleri
Aug 27, 20223 min read
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 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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