The Malta George Cross

Richard J. Caruana, a Maltese aviation artist and historian, has dedicated a work to the Second World War's Battle of Malta, which decided three air battles and changed the course of history. The book includes nearly 200 color profiles and other drawings and is a successor to the author's best-selling Malta G.C. - Victory in the Air, published in 1996.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 62 pages
Publication date: 08 August 2022
Publisher: Mushroom Model Publications

Maltese aviation artist and historian Richard J. Caruana, who began his career just over 50 years ago, celebrates this special milestone with a work dedicated to his country's struggle for survival during the Second World War. Three air battles during that conflict were decided in the air and changed the course of history: the Battle of Britain, the Battle of Malta, and the Battle of Midway.

This short narrative gives an outline of the Malta Battles history, which is then illustrated with close to 200 color profiles and other drawings. This book is a veritable successor to the author's best-selling Malta G.C. – Victory in the Air, published in 1996, which is now out of print.

The Malta Battles were a series of air battles fought between the Allied forces and the Axis powers during World War II. The battles took place in the Mediterranean Sea and were crucial in determining the outcome of the war. The first battle, the Battle of Britain, took place from July to October 1940 and was fought between the British Royal Air Force (RAF) and the German Luftwaffe. The RAF successfully defended Britain against the German air attacks, which helped to turn the tide of the war in favor of the Allies.

The second battle, the Battle of Malta, took place from May to June 1942 and was fought between the RAF and the German Luftwaffe. The battle was a major victory for the Allies, as the RAF successfully repelled the German air attacks and prevented the Axis powers from gaining control of the Mediterranean Sea. The third battle, the Battle of Midway, took place from June to July 1942 and was fought between the United States Navy and the Japanese Navy. The battle was a decisive victory for the Allies, as the U.S. Navy successfully destroyed the Japanese carrier fleet, which was a major blow to the Japanese military.

The Malta Battles were a significant turning point in the war, as they helped to prevent the Axis powers from gaining control of the Mediterranean Sea and ultimately led to the defeat of **** Germany. The battles were also a testament to the bravery and skill of the Allied pilots and ground crews, who faced incredible danger and adversity in order to defend their countries.

Richard J. Caruana's book, Malta G.C. – Victory in the Air, is a comprehensive and detailed account of the Malta Battles. The book includes over 200 color profiles and other drawings, which provide a visual representation of the battles and the aircraft that were involved. Caruana has done a tremendous job of researching the battles and has included a wealth of information and anecdotes about the pilots and ground crews who fought in them.

The book is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the history of World War II, and particularly in the air battles that took place in the Mediterranean Sea. The Malta Battles were a significant milestone in the war, and Richard J. Caruana's book provides a valuable and informative account of these battles.

Dimension: 210 x 297 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788366549746