Malta by Wragg, David -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS INTRODUCTION GLOSSARY I - A SUNNY MORNING IN JUNE

Mussolini’s Ultimatum

II - THE RUMBLE OF DISTANT WARS

Fear of a Bomber Offensive Italy’s Ambitions Malta Prepares Italy Enters the War

III - ISLANDS IN HISTORY

Malta History The Knights Arrive

IV - POWER IN THE MED

REGIA AERONAUTICA The Regia Navale The British The Mediterranean Fleet The Army in Malta Italy Prepares for War British Preparations

V - AN OUTPOST AGAIN

A Thunderclap Exodus Air Raid Precautions Curfews and Bans The Forces Assemble

VI - ONSLAUGHT FROM THE SKIES

The Germans Take Over Operation Excess The Illustrious Blitz

VII - GRIM REALITY

Radar Compromised The Easter Raids Hitler Divides His Forces Aircraft Deliveries Cutting Rommel’s Supplies Convoy GM2

VIII - INVASION THREATENS

Invasion Plans Crete Hitler Approves Invasion Beach Defences Operation Hercules

IX - OFFENSIVE AND DEFENSIVE IN THE SKIES

Getting to Malta Night Fighters Improving the Fighter Defences ‘Speedfires’ Back to the Offensive

X - THE WAR AT SEA

Enter the U-Class The Magic Carpet Destroyer Actions

XI - LIVING AMONGST THE MALTESE XII - THE HUNGRY SPRING

The Attacks Increase Off Duty Hazards Malta’s Defences Life and Death Under the Bombers The George Cross The New Governor Ammunition Runs Low

XIII - RATIONING FOR VICTORY

Rationing Victory Kitchens Saved, but for How Long? Gort’s Compromise

XIV - SALVATION – OR A FALSE DAWN?

An Important Visitor Operation Pedestal George Cross Ceremony Malta the Springboard

XV - THE TIDE TURNS

The Mediterranean Reopens

XVI - WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN CHRONOLOGY BIBLIOGRAPHY INDEX