The great military volcano of the Mediterranean got ready to erupt. From Port Said to Gibraltar, steam burst from a hundred vents, and the pent-up force of military, naval and air might rumbled like subterranean lava flows.
This time the heat of the explosion would be felt around the world. This time both sides were determined that the fight would end in no stalemate. The stake of the battle would be the continent of Africa, and not only Africa but the United Nations' supply lines to the Near and Far East. A defeat in the Mediterranean could well turn out...
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