Very little, if anything, is known about the Basotho during the Second World War in Malta. Although local legends are plenty, there are no documented
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We often read about the heroic aspects of war: the selfless sacrifices of the few for the many, the courage, bravery, and determination of young
Read MoreAs early as the 17th century, San Anton Palace stood stoutly in the centre of Malta. The lavish rooms and spacious gardens were home to
Read MoreIn February of 1941, the Germans dropped mines over the grand harbour. These mines did not float. Instead, they sunk to the bottom waiting
Read MoreAt school, we were all taught about the Romans, Arabs, and Knights of St. John. We even learned about some important events such as the
Read MoreIn January of 1940 Churchill stated: The magnetic mine, and all the other mines with which the narrow waters, the approaches to this Island [Britain],
Read MoreImagine you are sent to Malta as an RMS (‘Rendering Mines Safe’) and Minesweeping maintenance officer while war rages on. You are told that the
Read MoreIn February 1941, the 1st Battalion of the Royal Hampshire Regiment in Marsa Matruh was busy signboarding mine-fields and barricading pillboxes as they prepared to
Read MoreThe ordeal of the air attacks over Malta in March and April of 1942 continued in subsequent months. At the same time, the lastingness of
Read MoreSbieħ il-Għid, f’dawl ta’ qamar mimli, is-sireni ħabbru l-wasla tal-Ġermaniżi fuqna fil-ħdax ta’ billejl. Minn dak il-ħin sas-sitta ta’ filgħodu, straħna nofs siegħa biss. F’xi l-għaxra
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