The Battle of Gela; establishing the Hauptkampflinie; German reinforcements; the capture of Augusta; and Operation Fustian.

Axis defences; the airborne and amphibious landings; and the first day of the invasion.

The decision to target Sicily; planning the invasion; elaborate deception plans; and preliminary operations against the island.

Bronzo was one of 13 Acciaio-class submarines that were built in the early 1940s for the Italian navy. She was captured on 12th July 1943.

A brief history of Britain's elite Royal Marines, from WWII to the present era

A brief history of Britain's elite Royal Marines, from their formation in 1664 up to WWI.

Malta's crucial role during the disastrous Gallipoli campaign of WWI.

On 23rd April 1918, the Royal Navy carried out a daring amphibious raid on the German-held port of Zeebrugge, in Belgium.

An account of the sinking of HMS Kingston in Malta's dry docks during WW2 as a result of enemy bombing.

The challenges faced by post-war Malta and reminders of the conflict today.

An account of the last days of the siege, as well as a summary of the events that led to the end of the war in Europe and the Far East.

Some key figures from the Battle for Malta during World War Two.

Malta's contribution to Operation 'Husky', the Allied invasion of Sicily in July 1943.

The role that Malta played with regards to the North African Campaign.

Having started their involvement with Malta in 1798, the Royal Marines would be ever-present on the island for the next 181 years.

The epic Operation Pedestal - the convoy that saved Malta.

An account of the infamous 1942 Spring Blitz against the Mediterranean island of Malta.

The struggle to keep Malta supplied and its people fed during the dark days of World War Two.

The Victoria Cross from World War Two to the present day.

The origins of the Victoria Cross, the highest award that can be bestowed upon members of the British Armed Forces for valour in battle.