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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/121962| Title: | George Cross awarded to Malta 70 years ago today |
| Authors: | Bonavia, Carmen , G. |
| Keywords: | World War, 1939-1945 -- Malta -- History Malta -- History -- Siege, 1940-1943 World War, 1939-1945 -- Casualties -- Malta Military decorations -- Commonwealth countries George Cross Crosses -- Malta -- Victoria Dobbie, William, Sir, 1879-1964 Newspapers -- Malta Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965 Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 Borg, George, 1906-1983 |
| Issue Date: | 2012-04-12 |
| Publisher: | Allied newspapers Ltd |
| Citation: | Bonavia, C.G. (2012, April 15). George Cross awarded to Malta 70 years ago today. Sunday Times, pp. 48-49. |
| Abstract: | The award of the George Cross to Malta was given prominence all over the world. The BBC in its news bulletins on April 15, the day of "the award," welcomed this unique award and extolled Malta's outstanding courage in withstanding the continuous German and Italian attacks and highlighted Malta's strategic position and its role in hindering the Axis campaign in North Africa. |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/121962 |
| Appears in Collections: | Melitensia Works - ERCWHMlt |
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