Beevor, Antony
Crete: The Battle and the Resistance
- ISBN 13:
- 9780719568312
- author:
- Beevor, Antony
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- John Murray
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 13.3 x 2.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
Antony Beevor recounts the pivotal events of Crete during World War II, where a carefully planned British trap thwarted the Germans' airborne assault, and a fierce Cretan resistance movement was sparked.
The author's vivid account reveals the complexities of the battle, where a fatal misunderstanding turned the tide of the conflict, and the bravery of British officers from the Special Operations Executive played a crucial role in supporting the Cretan freedom fighters.
This gripping narrative provides a detailed and engaging account of a pivotal moment in military history, shedding light on the human side of one of the war's most significant battles.
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