Battle of Crete: A History from Beginning to End

Discover the remarkable history of the Battle of Crete... >Eager to get Operation Barbarossa underway against the Soviet Union, Hitler was wary of engaging in two major operations at once. So it became a race against time for the Germans as they launched their assault on the island and tried to pry it from Allied control in what would be the first military operation ever won primarily by airborne forces. Read this fascinating run-through of the entire battle and the heavy price the Creforce soldiers paid, learn what drove the different sides, and discover the mistakes that each side made in one of the most captivating battles of the Second World War: the Battle of Crete. Discover a plethora of topics such as - The Road to Crete- A Race Against Time- May 20-24: The Airborne Assault Begins- May 24-27: The Fight for Galatas- May 28-31: Evacuation- Those Left Behind So if you want a concise and informative book on the Battle of Crete, scroll up and click "Buy now".