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Albert Ganado started by talking about the pre-war political situation in Malta in the 1930s. He mentioned the Nationalist Party electoral victory in 1932 followed by the Italian invasion of Abyssinia in 1935. He described the first air raids of June 1940 which forced his family's transfer to Rabat. He also talked about the internment and deportation of his cousin, Herbert Ganado, and how this had impacted the family. He was conscripted into the Royal Malta Artillery (R.M.A.) for a few months and later released to continue his university studies.

In the first part of the interview, Albert Ganado started by speaking about his social background and childhood. He then spoke about the 1932 election, the Italian invasion of Abyssinia as well as the declaration of war, the internees (including his cousin Herbert Ganado) and his family's transfer to Rabat.

In the second part of the interview, Albert Ganado continued by explaining the bombardments, the shelters and his service as a conscript in the Royal Malta Artillery (R.M.A.). He mentions the arrival of American soldiers in Malta, the scarcity of food, the black market and the widespread hunger which had gripped the Island.

In the last part of the interview, Albert Ganado explained the work of the Victory Kitchens, the coupons which civilians had to make use of and the different kinds of food that were available to the populace (even on the black market). He mentioned the convoy operations, the lack of sanitation and the end of the war.

Albert Pizzuto was Loulou's paternal grandfather (Joseph Pizzuto's father).

Albert Pizzuto was Loulou's paternal grandfather (Joseph Pizzuto's father).

Albert Pizzuto was Loulou's paternal grandfather (Joseph Pizzuto's father).