War in the Mediterranean

In this gripping account of World War II, the rise of Mussolini's ambitions in North Africa unfolds as he joins forces with Hitler, declaring war on the Allies to seize control of the Mediterranean. With Malta under siege and continuous bombardment, the resilient Maltese withstand the onslaught while Allied forces, bolstered by General Montgomery's leadership, mount a fierce resistance against the Axis powers. As the conflict escalates, crucial victories at El Alamein and subsequent campaigns push the Italians and Germans back, paving the way for the Allies' invasion of Sicily and the Italian mainland.