Stories of Valour, Courage and Bravery.
Former British soldier Darren Coventry talks to men and women who’ve received the UK’s highest military honours. Hear the real stories behind acts of bravery from the medal recipients and those who were there.
Stories of Valour, Courage and Bravery.
Former British soldier Darren Coventry talks to men and women who’ve received the UK’s highest military honours. Hear the real stories behind acts of bravery from the medal recipients and those who were there.
15th April 1942, Valetta, Malta.
Between 1940 and 1943 the combined air forces of Italy and Germany launched twenty-six thousand aerial sorties against Malta. The island was part of the British Empire at the time, but Germany and Italy wanted to take this perfectly placed strategic location in the middle of the Mediterranean for themselves.
A sustained attack in 1942 became known as The Siege of Malta. Despite the continued bombardment the people of the island refused to surrender. In recognition of their heroism, King George 6th awarded the George Cross to the country in April 1942.
Eighty years on, it’s still important to Malta as Darren Coventry discovered when he talked to the people there who are keeping those wartime memories alive.
Contributors:
Mario Farrugia, Kim Dalli and Joseph Debono
Presented by Darren Coventry
Written and produced by Darren Coventry and Josella Waldron
Edited by Andy Prada
Sound Design by Terry Wilson
Original Music by Will Farmer
Executive Producer Alex Griffiths
Find out more: https://www.forces.net/heritage/history/courageous-women-who-stepped-defence-malta