Fortress Malta - James Holland
Part of "The Mediterranean in WWII" week on WW2TV
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James Holland, needs no introduction - writer, historian, TV presenter and one half of the We Have Ways podcast with Al Murray. He joins us today for a chat about Malta in WWII.
In March and April 1942, more explosives were dropped on the tiny Mediterranean island of Malta than on the whole of Britain during the first year of the Blitz. Malta had become one of the most strategically important places in the world. From there, the Allies could attack Axis supply lines to North Africa; without it, Rommel would be able to march unchecked into Egypt, Suez and the Middle East. For the Allies this would have catastrophic. As Churchill said, Malta had to be held "at all costs".
James Holland is a historian, writer, and broadcaster. The author of the best-selling historical novels, he has also written nine works of historical fiction. He regularly appears on television and radio, and has written and presented the BAFTA-shortlisted documentaries. Co-founder and Programme Director of the Chalke Valley History Festival, he has his own collection at the Imperial War Museum, and is Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. He also co-hosts the We Have Ways podcast with Al Murray and the annual festival.
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Fortress Malta: An Island Under Siege 1940-1943 by James Holland
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