British Studies Lecture Series
British Studies Lecture Series
British Studies Lecture Series
Cyprus and World War II: A Turning Point in the War in the Mediterranean
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Speaker – George Kelling The British acquired Cyprus for strategic reasons in 1888, and the island has provided a valuable strategic base up to this day. During World War II, Cyprus faced the danger of a German invasion. The loyalty of the Greek population on the island could not be taken for granted. According to […]