German invaded Poland during WWII during which years ?
April 15 – WWII : King George VI awards the George Cross to Malta to mark the Siege of Malta , saying , " To honour her brave people I award the George Cross to the Island Fortress of Malta , to bear witness to a heroism and a devotion that will long be famous in history ( from January 1 to July 24 , there is only one 24 - hour period during which no bombs fall on this tiny island ) . "