In The Battle of Malta, historian Joseph Attard tells the epic story of Malta’s struggle for survival during the Second World War. Situated at the crossroads of the Mediterranean, Malta became a vital Allied base for disrupting Axis supply lines to North Africa.
From 1940 to 1943, the island endured one of the most intense aerial bombardments of the war, with civilians and servicemen alike facing hunger, destruction, and constant danger. Attard draws on eyewitness accounts, military records, and photographs to portray both the suffering of the Maltese population and the bravery of the defenders who held out against overwhelming odds.
The book highlights the strategic importance of Malta, the heroism of its people, and the eventual Allied victory that turned the tide in the Mediterranean campaign. It is both a military history and a human story of resilience.