Kershaw, Robert

The Hill: The Fight for Hill 107 That Decided the Battle of Crete

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ISBN 13:: 9781472864550
author:: Kershaw, Robert
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Osprey Publishing (UK)
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 352
Dimensions:: 23.4 x 15.3 x 2.5 centimetres (0
Genre:: History, Europe, Germany,
Condition:: New
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The Hill: The Brutal Fight for Hill 107 in the Battle of Crete by Robert Kershaw In the summer of 1941, a pivotal battle took place on the strategic island of Crete, with the fate of the Mediterranean hanging in the balance. This gripping history tells the story of the three-day fight for Hill 107, a turning point in the campaign to capture the island. Through the eyes of the soldiers who fought on both sides, this book brings to life the fear, adrenaline, and camaraderie that defined the battle. From the Allied perspective, we experience the perilous position of Lieutenant Ed McAra at the summit of the hill, alongside the command fatigue of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Andew. Meanwhile, the German forces cling to the slopes, decimated by defensive fire. Drawing on original combat reports, diary entries, and interviews, the narrative is vivid and unflinching, revealing the stories of the soldiers in and around the shadows of Hill 107.

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