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The Maltese Cross: A Strategic History of Malta

The Maltese Cross: A Strategic History of Malta

Castillo, Dennis

Hardcover

Series: Contributions in Military Studies, Book 229

General European HistoryGeneral World History

ISBN10: 0313323291
ISBN13: 9780313323294
Publisher: Praeger
Published: Nov 30 2005
Pages: 280
Weight: 1.23
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.26 Depth: 9.32
Language: English

Malta is one of the smallest nations in the world, yet has one of the longest histories of any country. The accidents of geology and geography produced an island at the center of the Mediterranean with a large harbor and ample resources for the construction of fortifications. As a result, the Maltese bore witness to many of the great conflicts in world history, from the Punic Wars, to Napoleon's conquests, to the North African and Mediterranean campaigns during World War II.

Covering the entire sweep of the island's history, Castillo argues that not only was Malta's geographic location critical, its people played a crucial role in many of these struggles. The Maltese contributed largely to the defense of the islands when invaded by the Ottoman Turks in 1565, and the people rebelled against French rule after Napoleon evicted the Knights of Malta. During World War II, Malta became a strategic hub for the Allies' Mediterranean campaign, and the islands endured some of the most sustained and intensive bombing during the war-- up to 15 tons of bombs per square mile. Includes chapters on the Knights of Malta, the 1565 siege, Napoleon's invasion, Malta's role in World War II, and modern Malta.

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