Crete 1941: The Battle and the Resistance by Antony Beevor

Crete 1941 by Antony Beevor is the definitive account of the Battle of Crete, the first great airborne invasion in history, and of the resistance that followed it.

The book follows the German paratroop assault of May 1941, the desperate Allied defence and evacuation, and the years of occupation and Cretan resistance that came after. Drawing on accounts from all sides, it captures both the strategic significance of the battle and the experiences of the soldiers and civilians caught in it.

Key themes readers will explore:

• The German airborne invasion of Crete in May 1941
• The Allied defence, defeat and evacuation
• The Cretan resistance and the occupation
• The experiences of soldiers and civilians
• Why Crete mattered for the wider war

Who should read this book: Readers interested in the Second World War and military history, and anyone seeking a vivid, authoritative account of one of the war's most dramatic battles.

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