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Ohio and Malta, The: the Legendary Tanker that Refused to Die
Michael Pearson
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Description for Ohio and Malta, The: the Legendary Tanker that Refused to Die
Paperback. Num Pages: 176 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: HBWQ; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 232 x 15. Weight in Grams: 328.
During the dark days of WW2 Malta became the lynchpin of the Allied campaign in the Mediterranean and North African theatres and a vital base from which to attack Axis convoys supplying Rommel's Panzer Armee in Libya. Malta was, however, extremely difficult to keep supplied, (particularly with oil), and by the summer of 1942 the Island was close to surrender; the Pedestal convoy of august that year was literally the last chance.rnrnOn entering the Mediterranean the convoy was subjected to prolonged ferocious air and submarine attacks and suffered terrific losses both in warship escorts and merchantmen. OHIO, being the only ... Read more
During the dark days of WW2 Malta became the lynchpin of the Allied campaign in the Mediterranean and North African theatres and a vital base from which to attack Axis convoys supplying Rommel's Panzer Armee in Libya. Malta was, however, extremely difficult to keep supplied, (particularly with oil), and by the summer of 1942 the Island was close to surrender; the Pedestal convoy of august that year was literally the last chance.rnrnOn entering the Mediterranean the convoy was subjected to prolonged ferocious air and submarine attacks and suffered terrific losses both in warship escorts and merchantmen. OHIO, being the only ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Weight
333g
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781848845213
SKU
V9781848845213
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-6
About Michael Pearson
Michael Pearson has had a lifelong interest in maritime history and shipping. He worked in the shipping industry in the city of London for over twenty years. He now researches history full time. He lives at Westcliffe-on-Sea, Essex.
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