I've mentioned that Malta was pummeled with bombs during WWII. In Valletta we have the opportunity to visit the Lascaris War Rooms, which were one of Malta's best kept secrets during WWII. The rooms are located 40 meters underground.
Our visit starts with a 30 minute period documentary 'Malta G.C.' which was narrated by Lawrence Olivier (before he was knighted). The film used film footage taken during the actual air strikes as well as the result on Malta.
Our visit starts with a 30 minute period documentary 'Malta G.C.' which was narrated by Lawrence Olivier (before he was knighted). The film used film footage taken during the actual air strikes as well as the result on Malta.
We then use audio guides as we walk through the war rooms to hear about their use and the events of the period. With today's 3-D computerized capabilities it is hard to image coordinating defense and attacks using just static maps and figures/symbols to indicate air, land and sea positions. All Allied offensive operations in the Mediterranean were waged from these rooms, including Eisenhower's Invasion of Sicily. Amazing!
It is interesting to learn that the British continued to use the War Rooms until 1977. We emerge from the War Rooms with a much better appreciation for the role of Malta in WWII and WWII overall.
It is interesting to learn that the British continued to use the War Rooms until 1977. We emerge from the War Rooms with a much better appreciation for the role of Malta in WWII and WWII overall.
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