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British Cyprus was bombed by the Axis powers on several occasions during World War II. The island was weakly defended against aerial attack. It had no anti-aircraft artillery and very few aircraft. [1] The main threat came from the Italian Dodecanese.
Clerides, the future president of the Republic of Cyprus served as a RAF sergeant. He joined in 1939 and in 1942 he took part in the bombing campaign against Hamburg. He was a gunner aboard a Wellington bomber. On 26 July 1942, he was wounded when his plane was hit while on a raid. Clerides parachuted down safely
30 Νοε 2018 · 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.
The Regiment disembarked in Cyprus on 5 May 1941 and on 6 May the Regiment’s heavy equipment and transport arrived. Preparations to defeat the German invader began. On 10 May 1941 the Regiment moved to its main camp at Athaslassa, outside Nicosia.
28 Νοε 2023 · By examining the war's effects on Cyprus in terms of colonial rule, local politics, inter-community relations, the economy, and future prospects, this chapter provides valuable insights into the profound and lasting implications of the conflict on the island's society.
Explores aspects of Cyprus’ military history that have previously been neglected in literature on the Second World War. Highlights the contribution of colonies to the British forces, with a specific focus on the Cyprus Regiment.
In truth, Cyprus was belligerent during the Second World War on the side of the allies and Cypriot troops were actually the first colonial troops to engage the Nazis in Western Europe.
