A special talk will explore the siege of Malta and the experiences of the Devons and Dorsets tonight.
The event, titled "Fortress Malta: The island that would not surrender – The Devons and The Dorsets in the Siege of Malta," will take place in Dorchester today, Friday, November 13 at the Dorchester Army Reserve Centre on Poundbury Road.
It will run from 6.30pm to 9pm and is organised by The Keep Military Museum, with sponsorship from Ellis Jones Solicitors.
Elliot Metcalfe, director at The Keep Military Museum, said: "We are delighted to be hosting this special military talk and are extremely grateful to Ellis Jones Solicitors for their support.
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"As a local charity, we rely on the support and involvement of our community to help us continue our work."
Military historian Christopher Jary and Lt Col James Porter will share the story of the Second Siege of Malta (1940–43) and the men of the 1st Malta Brigade.
Conor Maher, a partner at Ellis Jones Solicitors, said: "Ellis Jones are an honoured signatory to the Ministry of Defence’s Armed Forces Covenant and our firm is committed to supporting the Armed Forces community wherever we can."
Tickets are £15 and include a complimentary drink, with all proceeds supporting the work of The Keep Military Museum.
For more information, visit the Keep Military Museum website.
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