The Mediterranean was vital to British interests during the Second World War, and the Royal Navy was charged with protecting the sea lanes. Many of Britain's dominions lay to the East of the Suez Canal, and the canal itself provided a crucial supply route for raw materials, re-enforcements and supplies. The island of Malta was at the centre of this and strategically it was paramount that this island was protected. During the course of the war Malta endured a blitz even more ferocious than that of London, and it's fighting spirit became a legend...

This is the definitive account of the campaign fought on Malta and the Mediterranean, focusing on the actions of the Royal Navy and Fleet Air arm, but also the British Army during the associated land campaigns. Featuring rare and unseen footage, some taken on board ships under attack, as well as footage of visits from the King and Winston Churchill.