Malta - The Thorn in Rommel's Side
The role that Malta played with regards to the North African Campaign.
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Matthew Camilleri
- Oct 11
- 4 min
The Royal Malta Artillery during WWII
During WWII, the Royal Malta Artillery was tasked with anti-aircraft as well as coastal defence of the Maltese Islands.
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Matthew Camilleri
- Sep 27
- 3 min
'Il-Widna'
The Parabolic Acoustic Mirror was an experimental early-warning system.
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Matthew Camilleri
- Sep 13
- 5 min
Battle for the Skies over Malta
During the dark days of WW2, the RAF was often the first line of defence between Malta and the might of the Axis air powers.
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Matthew Camilleri
- Jun 21
- 6 min
Hunger & the Convoy Lifeline
The struggle to keep Malta supplied and its people fed during the dark days of World War Two.
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Matthew Camilleri
- May 24
- 5 min
The 1942 Spring Blitz
An account of the infamous 1942 Spring Blitz against the Mediterranean island of Malta.
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Matthew Camilleri
- Mar 28
- 3 min
Civil Defence Organisations
The vital work carried out by various Civil Defence Organisations in Malta during the Second World War.
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Matthew Camilleri
- Mar 1
- 3 min
Life Under Siege
Everyday life for Maltese civilians at the height of the Second World War aerial bombing campaign.
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Matthew Camilleri
- Jan 6
- 2 min
Baptism of Fire
The first bombing raids against Malta during World War Two.
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Matthew Camilleri
- Apr 25, 2021
- 9 min
Malta-Gallipoli Connections
Today is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand. Remembrance services and wreath-laying ceremonies linked to Anzac...
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Matthew Camilleri
- Apr 11, 2021
- 8 min
The Froberg Mutiny
On 12th April 1807, at around 9.30 pm, a huge explosion echoed around the Grand Harbour. Even in the dark, observers would have been able...
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Matthew Camilleri
- Apr 4, 2021
- 4 min
The Bombing of HMS Kingston
An account of the sinking of HMS Kingston in Malta's dry docks during WW2 as a result of enemy bombing.
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Matthew Camilleri
- Jan 17, 2021
- 5 min
The 'Illustrious Blitz'
Eighty years ago, Malta was going through one of the darkest chapters in its history. The 16th January 1941 would mark the start of the...
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Matthew Camilleri
- May 31, 2020
- 3 min
The World War Two Siege of Malta in Numbers
Some key figures from the Battle for Malta during World War Two.
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Matthew Camilleri
- May 25, 2020
- 6 min
5 Reminders of the British Army in Malta
For a century and a half, Malta was to become a fortress and it is therefore no surprise that the British Army's legacy is still evident.
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