Burtt, John

Operation C3: Hitler's Plan to Invade Malta 1942

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ISBN 13:
9781399065764
author:
Burtt, John
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Pen & Sword Military
language:
English
Publication Year:
2023
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
22.4 x 16.3 x 4.3 centimetres (0
Genre:
History, Europe, Germany,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£20.40

Description

Operation C3: Hitler's Plan to Invade Malta 1942 The island of Malta played a pivotal role in World War II, strategically located between European and North African bases. Its airfields and naval base posed a significant threat to Italy and Germany's communication lines. This book offers an in-depth study of the Axis plan to invade Malta in 1942. Drawing on parallel events and historical records, John Burtt examines the potential consequences of such an invasion. The book then presents a detailed day-by-day battle narrative of the invasion, based on actual plans from Italian and Maltese archives. A Reality & Analysis section follows, discussing what actually happened after Tobruk fell and why Operation C3 was never attempted. By exploring this pivotal moment in history, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of World War II strategy and the decisions that shaped its outcome.

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