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Falkland heroine doctor helped end Port Stanley siege
Dr Alison Bleaney 30 ran through shelling to relay vital radio messages between the Argentine commander and British forces. Her actions helped expose wrong information about a safe area and contributed to a cease fire. Neighbors and islanders showed resolve in the defence and relief efforts amid bombardment.
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Daily Telegraph
London
Port Stanley
Falkland Islands
Alison Bleaney
Bleaney
BBC
Dr. Bleaney
Navy
Stanley
Mario Benjamin Menendez
Falklands
Michael Bleaney