The Battle for Crete was one of the most dramatic battles of the Second World War. Over 12 days in May 1941 a mixed force of New Zealanders, British, Australian and Greek troops desperately tried to fight off a huge German airborne assault. Despite suffering appalling casualties, the parachutists and glider-borne troops who led the invasion managed to secure a foothold on the island and eventually gained the upper hand. The battle ended with the evacuation to Egypt of the bulk of the Allied force.
Source: nzhistory.net.nz
Travel Zone has designed a special historic tour package dedicated to the Battle of Crete and the alliance of Crete, Australia and New Zealand! This includes visits to the most important sites, monuments and museums, attending ceremonies and lectures by certified tour guides.
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