The Anonymous Widower

The Evacuation Of The Gibraltarians

I knew little of the history of Gibraltar in the Second World War, although I did know little bits about its role in naval activities and as a place, where evading servicemen aimed for, to get back home.

But I knew nothing about, what happened to the people of the colony during the war.

As I walked towards the centre of town after landing, I noticed this statue on a roundabout.

It is called the Evacuation Of The Gibraltarians and there is more about the true story here in Wikipedia.

I feel, the story goes a long way to explain, why Gibraltarians want to determine their own future.

March 30, 2013 - Posted by AnonW | Transport/Travel, World | Cruise, Gibraltar, History, Sculpture, Second World War, X304