{"product_id":"pedestal-the-convoy-that-saved-malta","title":"PEDESTAL – The convoy that saved Malta","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout PEDESTAL – The convoy that saved Malta\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDive into the harrowing summer of 1942, a pivotal moment in World War II when the very survival of Malta hung by a thread. This strategic island, a vital Royal Navy bastion in the Mediterranean, relentlessly defied the Axis powers, yet faced critical shortages of food and fuel. Peter Charles Smith's \"PEDESTAL – The convoy that saved Malta\" vividly recounts the desperation and the audacious plan to save the island.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the full dramatic story of Operation Pedestal, the colossal August 1942 effort to relieve Malta. With fourteen merchant ships and an unprecedented Royal Navy escort, including four aircraft carriers, this convoy faced relentless onslaughts from German and Italian shore-based aircraft operating from Sardinia and Sicily. The book meticulously details the appalling losses suffered by the British forces, highlighting the incredible bravery and sacrifice involved in this desperate mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite the heavy cost, Operation Pedestal achieved its critical objective: the blockade of Malta was finally lifted, ensuring the island's survival and its continued role in the Allied war effort. Smith's compelling narrative brings to life the strategic importance of Malta during WWII and the human drama behind one of the most significant naval convoys in history. This essential read offers deep insights into \u003cb\u003eMalta's WWII history\u003c\/b\u003e, naval warfare, and the resilience of a nation under siege.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Peter Charles Smith\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Crecy Publishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear Published: 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages: 280\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder from BookClub.com.mt — Malta and Gozo's online bookstore.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crecy Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":53662298505549,"sku":"9780907579199","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/3627\/5021\/files\/9780907579199-PEDESTAL-The-convoy-that-saved-Malta.jpg?v=1775402633","url":"https:\/\/bookclub.com.mt\/products\/pedestal-the-convoy-that-saved-malta","provider":"BookClub.com.mt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}