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Used : Fortress Malta: An Island Under Siege 1940-1943: An Island Under Siege, 1940-1943 (Cassell Military Paperbacks)

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1.Fortress Malta: An Island Under Siege 1940-1943: An Island Under Siege, 1940-1943 (Cassell Military Paperbacks) by: James Holland
April 01, 2004
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Used : Fortress Malta: An Island Under Siege 1940-1943: An Island Under Siege, 1940-1943 (Cassell Military Paperbacks)
This is quite possibly the best history book I've read. It weaves personal accounts into the fabric of history, making for a rich tapestry. Three years after reading it I still find myself thinking about some of the characters. David Wanklyn, commander of the submarine Upholder, stands out, as does the skill and bravery of Adrian `Warby' Warburton, a reconnaissance pilot; Warby even led an enemy ship to the downed crew of another Allied plane. Warby forged a relationship with Christina Ratcliffe, a dancer. How this unravels is, for me, one of the most poignant moments of the book.

Holland strikes the correct balance between recounting history - the seige, the convoys, the blitz - and the personal accounts. I noticed one tiny error: ... Read More:

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Comments: crease on spine otherwise excellent

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Comments: Worn/used- good second hand reading copy. Fast dispatch from experienced British seller.*

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Comments: Please allow 5 to 7 days for delivery. Help us recycle and plant trees, we donate 5p to the Woodland Trust for every book sold. (b10) Creasing and lean to spine. Cover suffers an opening crease to front; minor shelf; corner and edge wear. Slight creaming to page edges. Internally clean; fresh and free of inscription.

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Comments: Published by Phoenix in 2004. Paperback. Number of pages: 464. Condition: Very Good. May show some slight signs of wear. #8305881 (H21-66)

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Comments: Illustrated. Mass-market paperback. Orion [phoenix]London (2004) Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Very good once read condition, lower back corner gently bumped. 485p. Contains: Illustrations. The extraordinary drama of Malta's WWII victory against impossible odds told through the eyes of the people who were there. This is just one title from my private collection of 900 plus similar books which I am selling here. Click on my seller Information now to see more.

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