Smith, Peter C.
Pedestal: The Convoy That Saved Malta
- ISBN 13:
- 9780907579199
- author:
- Smith, Peter C.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Goodall Publications Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 1.9 x 19.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- European history: Second World War
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Convoy that Saved Malta by Peter Charles Smith is a detailed account of Operation Pedestal, a pivotal event in World War II. In August 1942, the Allies launched a final attempt to relieve Malta, which was facing severe food and fuel shortages. The operation involved fourteen merchant ships escorted by a powerful force of Royal Navy warships, including four aircraft carriers. The Germans and Italians responded with intense shore-based attacks, resulting in significant losses for the British side, with over 500 sailors and airmen killed. Despite these costs, Operation Pedestal was a strategic victory that justified the risk taken by the Allies. The convoy's success revitalized the Maltese air offensive against Axis shipping. This reissue of Smith's account provides a valuable insight into one of the most critical engagements in the Mediterranean theatre during World War II.
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