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Malta: The Hurricane Years 1940-41 Shores Cull British Military WW2 History Book

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Malta: The Hurricane Years 1940-41 Shores Cull British Military WW2 History Book

Malta: The Hurricane Years 1940-41
By Christopher Shores and Brian Cull with Nicola Malizia
Published by Grub Street: London 1987 1st Edition

" Malta: The Hurricane Years 1940-41 by Christopher Shores and Brian Cull, with Nicola Malizia, is a detailed and dramatic account of the air battles fought over Malta during the crucial early years of the island's siege in the Second World War. The book focuses on the arrival and operations of the Hawker Hurricane fighters, which formed the backbone of Malta's air defense against relentless Axis bombing campaigns. Shores and Cull meticulously reconstruct the daily struggle of the small, outnumbered RAF contingent, using combat reports, squadron diaries, and personal testimonies to show the extraordinary courage and resilience of the pilots and ground crews who fought to keep Malta in Allied hands.

The narrative also explores the strategic significance of Malta as a vital outpost controlling supply routes in the Mediterranean, making it a prime target for German and Italian forces. The authors balance the operational history with human stories, describing the hardships endured by the island's defenders and civilians under near-constant attack, as well as the ingenuity required to keep the Hurricanes flying despite shortages of fuel, spare parts, and reinforcements. The result is a compelling blend of aviation history and frontline storytelling, offering readers both a technical and emotional understanding of one of the most desperate and heroic chapters of the air war."

Light scuffing to dustjacket. Small, neat inscription as shown. Pages clean and bright. An excellent copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 25cm x 17cm x 3.5cm - 457 Pages

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["1st Edition", "Dust Jacket", "Illustrated"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Military & War
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light scuffing to dustjacket. Small, neat inscription as shown. Pages clean and bright. An excellent copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Christopher Shores and Brian Cull
Publisher: Grub Street: London
Year Printed: 1987
Sub-subject: Malta In WW2