Maltese Provincial Battalions
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Maltese Provincial Battalions
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The Maltese Provincial Battalions were infantry battalions in the British Army which existed from 1802 to 1815 in Malta, then a British protectorate and later a colony. According to the Treaty of Amiens of 1802, Britain was to evacuate Malta and restore the islands to the Order of St. John. The treaty also stated that at least half of Malta's garrison had to consist of 2000 Maltese soldiers led by native officers. Although the treaty was not implemented and the British did not evacuate Malta, th
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Military unit
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maltese_Provincial_Battalions
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2020-03-13T01:49:44Z
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