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Originally Posted by VanNistlerater
And despite you going on about Italy, if my History is correct, they actually bombed the shite out of you in world war 2.
Are you the worlds whipping boy?
And your flag, would you like to tell us all what it is in the top left hand corner?  |
The Italians started the dance but it was the Germans who opened hell’s doors on Malta. Malta was the most bombarded land during the WW2 yet despite being left isolated (the nearest ally sea port being at Gibiltar). The Maltese soldiers in the RMA (the Royal Malta artillery) fought in a heroic manner as they engaged themselves into bloody duels with the Nazis airplanes, and Malta despite being small and isolated managed to do what other bigger nations had failed, and that is keeping the Nazis out of their land.
Malta’s heroism and success was crucial for the allies
http://www.topedge.com/panels/ww2/na/malta.html
King George VI said about Malta (while awarding it the George Cross)
"To honour her brave people I award the George Cross to the Island Fortress of Malta to bear witness to a heroism and devotion that will long be famous in history.", (sgd) George R.I.
While President Roosevelt (the President of a nation who will eventually lead England) said
"In the name of the USA I salute the Island of Malta, its people and its defenders, who, in the cause of freedom and justice and decency throughout the world, have rendered valorous service far above and beyond the call of duty.
Under repeated fire from the skies Malta stood alone and unafraid in the centre of the sea, one tiny, bright flame in the darkness - a beacon of hope in the clearer days when which have come.
Malta's bright story of human fortitude and courage will be read by posterity with wonder and gratitude through all the ages.
What was done in this island maintains all the highest traditions of gallant men and women who from the beginning of time have lived and died to preserve the civilisation for all mankind.", (sgd) Franklin D. Roosevelt, 7 December 1943.