The Maltese Fortress That Surrendered Over Lunch
Cold War

The Maltese Fortress That Surrendered Over Lunch

The shortest siege in military history lasted eighteen minutes, and it reshaped how NATO trained for war.

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Cold WarMilitary HistoryNATOMalta20th CenturyMediterraneanDefense StrategyMilitary TrainingPeter YoungJoseph MifsudUrban Warfare

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