And if you want a deeper analysis of the campaign and to understand why the Germans won, I modestly recommend this: https://www.bigskypublishing.com.au/books/battle-of-crete/ …pic.twitter.com/ykPXY4Ym2H
Today marks the 80th anniversary of the beginning of the Battle of Crete. The ill-fated battle cost the British Commonwealth forces 1,742 killed and 2,225 wounded. Learn more: http://ow.ly/gOxA50EMrQb Image: German paratroops parachuting onto the village of Suda, Crete. P00433.009pic.twitter.com/hLdZVm1Pc8
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My Grandfather fought with the 2nd/2nd in Crete. And told this famous story how 20 of them escaping on a Motorcycle. Unfortunately the motorcycle crashed and he got a handle bar through is stomach but still went on to fight in PNG.
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This is an inappropriate photograph to use because it is widely recognised as a fake. It is a constructed montage, giving a highly inaccurate impression of paratroops landing at Suda Bay during an air attack.
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My father was captured on Crete, like many other Kiwis
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