Mines over Malta
The United Kingdom and Malta are islands separate from mainland Europe. During World War Il, the Axis laid minefields in their respective sea channels in the hope of starving their population into submission. The introduction of aerial mines and other types soon followed.
The enemy banked heavily on these top-secret weapons and their experts confidently believed that there was no answer to them. But, thanks to the small band of incredibly brave men of HMS Vernon, the Navy’s mine and torpedo shore-based at Portamouth, the answer was always found, and found quickly.
This is the story of one of those men.
The United Kingdom and Malta are islands separate from mainland Europe. During World War Il, the Axis laid minefields in their respective sea channels in the hope of starving their population into submission. The introduction of aerial mines and other types soon followed.
The enemy banked heavily on these top-secret weapons and their experts confidently believed that there was no answer to them. But, thanks to the small band of incredibly brave men of HMS Vernon, the Navy’s mine and torpedo shore-based at Portamouth, the answer was always found, and found quickly.
This is the story of one of those men.
The United Kingdom and Malta are islands separate from mainland Europe. During World War Il, the Axis laid minefields in their respective sea channels in the hope of starving their population into submission. The introduction of aerial mines and other types soon followed.
The enemy banked heavily on these top-secret weapons and their experts confidently believed that there was no answer to them. But, thanks to the small band of incredibly brave men of HMS Vernon, the Navy’s mine and torpedo shore-based at Portamouth, the answer was always found, and found quickly.
This is the story of one of those men.
