MALTA STRIKES BACK: The Story of 231 Brigade
by Major R T Gilchrist
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Only FAIR
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Gale & Polden Ltd, Aldershot, 1945. Hardcover in Dustjacket. Only FAIR. First Edition. Â 8vo. pp. [viii], 136; photo. illusts., 7 sketch maps.Written by the Brigade Intelligence Officer, this account covers the Defence of Malta, training in North Africa, then assault landings and subsequent fighting in Sicily and Italy. This is a good Brigade History for the Mediterranean theatre of war.Foreword by Major-General R E Urquhart, C.B., D.S.O.Note Condition: Only ""Fair"" (Tears to dustjacket, staining to cloth covers, prev ownership name, etc.) Not at collectable standard, but a complete and firm copy of quite a scarce World War II title. Second World War.A new 231st Infantry Brigade was created in the Second World War on 1 April 1943 by the re-designation of the 1st (Malta) Infantry Brigade. This was composed of three Regular Army battalions that had been stationed on, or been transported to, Malta since the start of the Second World War and had served there during the siege. After Rommelâs defeat at the Second Battle of El Alamein, in late 1942, Malta lost some of its strategic significance and the 231st Independent Infantry Brigade joined the British Eighth Army in North Africa, who were preparing for the Allied invasion of Sicily (Operation Husky).The Allied invasion of Sicily was to be the first of three amphibious assault landings conducted by the 231st Brigade during the war. The brigade was constituted as an independent brigade group under the command of Brigadier Roy Urquhart, later famous as commander of the 1st Airborne Division, which was destroyed at Arnhem in September 1944. After some hard fighting, including the 2nd Devonâs at Regalbuto amongst the foothills of Mount Etna, the Germans were driven from Sicily and the Allies prepared to invade Italy. Despite the success of the relatively brief campaign, the brigade sustained almost 600 casualties, with the 1st Hampshireâs losing over 300 men, the 1st Dorsetâs 189 and the 2nd Devonâs 113. The campaign ended in mid-August and the 231st Brigade was withdrawn for a short rest to prepare for the next operation. The 231st Brigadeâs second assault landing was at Porto San Venere on 7 September 1943, when the Allies invaded Italy. Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA. Hardcover in Dustjacket Only FAIR
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- Bookseller
- Elizabeth's Bookshops (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 58371
- Title
- MALTA STRIKES BACK: The Story of 231 Brigade
- Author
- Major R T Gilchrist
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover in Dustjacket
- Book Condition
- Used - Only FAIR
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Gale & Polden Ltd, Aldershot
- Date Published
- 1945
- Pages
- 8vo. pp. [viii], 136; photo. illusts., 7 sketch maps
- Keywords
- MILITARY AND NAVAL HISTORY GENERAL incl Submarine
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About Elizabeth's Bookshops
Elizabeth's Bookshops Australia. Bookdealers since 1973.
Elizabeth's Bookshops are one of Australia's largest second-hand bookshop operations, with 4 shops on both sides of the Australian continent.
For nearly 50 years, Elizabeth's have been major dealers in second-hand and out-of-print books.
Established in 1973, Elizabeth's Bookshops are now in Perth CBD, two shops in Fremantle (WA) and King Street, Newtown (NSW).
All orders are dispatched within 1 business day from our Fremantle Warehouse.
All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street, Fremantle Western Australia. (7 days a week) 08 9433 3236
Click & Collect (no postage cost!) is available at all branches.
Elizabeth's Bookshops are one of Australia's largest second-hand bookshop operations, with 4 shops on both sides of the Australian continent.
For nearly 50 years, Elizabeth's have been major dealers in second-hand and out-of-print books.
Established in 1973, Elizabeth's Bookshops are now in Perth CBD, two shops in Fremantle (WA) and King Street, Newtown (NSW).
All orders are dispatched within 1 business day from our Fremantle Warehouse.
All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street, Fremantle Western Australia. (7 days a week) 08 9433 3236
Click & Collect (no postage cost!) is available at all branches.
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