2008, ISBN: 094881716X

[EAN: 9780948817168], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: Grub Street Publishing], AVIATION, WW2, Jacket, Here is the second volume of the dramatic story of the air battle for Malta during Wor… Mehr…

[EAN: 9780948817168], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: Grub Street Publishing], AVIATION, WW2, Jacket, Here is the second volume of the dramatic story of the air battle for Malta during World War II, written by the acknowledged experts in the field and long-awaited by enthusiasts and specialist historians alike. The long battle had begun in June 1940 with the Italian declaration of war on the Allies, and the consequent decision of the Axis powers to subdue the island in order to control the Mediterranean. The Spitfire Year now takes up where The Hurricane Years left off, and concludes in enormous detail day-by-day the history of the struggle for the island, and the final success of the Allies and islanders themselves in raising the siege. With over 250 photographs (some very rare indeed) and meticulous research based on official war records and eye-witness accounts, this book is a fitting tribute to the participants of all nationalities Maltese, British, Canadian, American, Australian, New Zealander, South African, Italian and German who gave such courageous service and in many cases their lives. Format Hardback | 704 pages Dimensions 153 x 234 x 37.08mm | 1,324.49g Publication date 18 Aug 2008 Publisher Grub Street Publishing Publication City/Country London, United Kingdom Language English Illustrations note b&w photographs ISBN10 094881716X ISBN13 9780948817168 No extra shipping charges for extra books for orders from EU and UK. (does not include remote areas), Books<