Operation Pedestal: The Fleet That Battled to Malta, 1942

“An eye-level view of mortal danger set against a major inflection point during World War II." -- Wall Street Journal

Now in paperback, renowned historian Max Hastings recreates one of the most thrilling events of World War II: Operation Pedestal, the British action to save its troops from starvation on Malta—an action-packed tale of courage, fortitude, loss, and triumph against all odds.

In 1940, Hitler had two choices when it came to the Mediterranean region: stay out, or commit sufficient ...