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This site is dedicated
to the people of Malta & the armed forces who took part in the defence
of the Islands during WWII.
MA'
NZUL IX-XEMX U
KULL FILGHODU
NIBQGHU NIFTAKRU FIHOM
AT
THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN & IN THE MORNING WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.
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I started
the website off by just putting in a few photos my father brought
back from Malta after the War but now the site has expanded into
many areas.
I have been sent many really rare photos of life on Malta right
back to the 1800's. Personally these have shown me what life was
like on Malta in these pre war years.
This perhaps goes beyond the original plan for the site but these
old photos will probably never be seen anywhere else.
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You can view
video clips on just about anything on You Tube. Click the link
below & it will take you to the main site. Type in 'Malta
world war II' for example to see videos on this subject. See excerts
from the film 'Malta Story.
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Watch the latest videos on
YouTube.com
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I get loads of requests
for photographic material for new books. So many requests are
now coming in that I'm in a difficult position in giving out contributors
e-mail addresses. I have decided to only pass on these details
if contributors wish to do this. This is a delicate situation
I hope you can appreciate.
This is the biggest depository online for photos of Malta during
& pre WWII.
I regret I cannot give information
on individual servicemen. I can put your details on the 'contacts
page' which has been successful in some cases. Those looking for
information on relatives lost on Malta might find more information
on a link on the 'cemeteries' page which is very good.
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I apologise to veterans - I was
not there, being the next generation down the line I hope this site
acts as a point where we will not forget the part Malta played in World
War II.
Rommel's aim was to capture the
oil fields to the east. This would have given Germany unlimited reserves
of fuel oil & derivatives. From this base Rommel could have linked
up with the German offensive in Russia, struck out towards India &
joined up with Japanese forces. Also a southern front on Russian oil
fields would have starved Russia in the eastern front of fuel oil &
set up a strong base to attack Russia.
Malta was the key in stopping Germany
resupplying Rommel. On this perhaps depended the outcome of the War.
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DVD
on the September 2005 celebrations including the return of the Spitfire
& Hurricane flying over the Island. Go for the extended version.
You Tube have a short video clip
of the DVD which you can
view here.
Order your copy here:-
http://www.roundelfilms.com/Merlins_Order_Page.html
More information online..
http://www.maltamedia.com/news/2005/ln/article_7191.shtml
New link 23rd Sept.....
http://www.timesofmalta.com/core/article.php?id=199928
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You Tube
is a website with video clips from just about anything you can think
of. Type in 'Malta War' in the search engine to get a list of clips.
If you select a war video the site automatically selects other videos
on the war you can view.
http://www.youtube.com/
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I would like to thank Paul Lazell for
loads of photos not seen in any publication. Pauls father Sgt. Bill
Lazell served on Malta & took loads of photos. Paul makes some of
these available on E-Bay. Just enter 'Malta' to find his photos. I have
bought loads & they are on the website (with kind permission). This
Hurricane is one of his.
See
Paul's new website with a lot of photos not on this site.
New photos taken Sept.
2008 on a recent visit.

New & upgraded memorial photos.

St.Elmo's Viaduct 2008

Johnny Plagis

Manoel Island 2006
I get loads of new photos & each
batch blow me out of the water as they are previously hidden
in attic boxes.
These people take loads of time in
learning how to scan these photos & posting them to the
site. This is unsung work. Some just send the photos for me
to scan which I'm more than happy to do.
I always return your photos.
You people make my job very easy -
The job on Malta was far from easy in the early 1940's.
THIS IS THEIR TRIBUTE !!!!
I would like to thank everyone for
support in sending in photos, data & messages of encouragement.
You people are making this site & keeping their memory alive.
Tim
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You
can find loads of photos on Malta on 'Search Malta'. Some old photos
too. Click
this logo.
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Can you help out with photos
taken on Malta during WWII?
This site holds over 1100 photos now.
Please don't let them rot in your attic.
I receive a slow trickle of new photos which are greatly appreciated.
Many are totally unseen in any publication & have been hidden away
in private envelopes for over 60 years.
This site is dedicated to those serving
on Malta during these times & the Maltese people who endured so
much.
Please contact
me.

The Battle for Malta - Battle
Line (2008) - DVD
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