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Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story unfolds during the crucial invasion of Crete in May 1941, part of Hitler's Balkan Campaign. The island's strategic significance for British control in the Eastern Mediterranean heightens the stakes, as Churchill is resolute in his commitment to retain it. The narrative explores the military strategies, challenges, and the determination of both sides in this pivotal moment of history.
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Crete, Tim Saunders
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Crete
- Subtitle
- The Airborne Invasion 1941
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Tim Saunders
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 196
- ISBN13
- 9781844155576
- Category
- World history, Military
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story unfolds during the crucial invasion of Crete in May 1941, part of Hitler's Balkan Campaign. The island's strategic significance for British control in the Eastern Mediterranean heightens the stakes, as Churchill is resolute in his commitment to retain it. The narrative explores the military strategies, challenges, and the determination of both sides in this pivotal moment of history.