About this title: Published to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the battle, and drawing on new sources and the experiences of key participants, this book recounts in full the fall of Greece, the battle of Crete and the resistance from beginning to end. The invasion from the air, unique in the history of warfare, turned into the closest-run battle of the war. The slaughter of German paratroopers on the first day by New Zealand, Australian and British troops was so great that if just one platoon had still been in place on Maleme airfield the next morning, General Student would have been forced to admit ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: John Murray
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780719568312ISBN:0719568315
Description: Fine. AS NEW BOOK WITH MISSING TITLE PAGE-COVER WITH LIGHT DAMAGE-COMPLETELY UNREAD-EXCELLENT CONDITION-READ ONCE CAREFULLY-TRUSTED DEVON (UK) BASED SELLER-IN STOCK-SENT WITHIN 1 WORKING DAY-AVAILABLE BY EMAIL FOR QUERIES-NO QUIBBLE REFUND IF NOT COMPLETELY SATISFIED- read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780141008523ISBN:0141008520
Description: Good. Book cover-The cover of this book is creased or has markings in accordance with the book's age. Page colour-Slightly discoloured in accordance with book age. The edges of this book are slightly discoloured. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: JOHN MURRAY GENERAL PUBLISHING DIVISION Country = UNITED KINGDOM
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780719568312ISBN:0719568315
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 400 pages. (400 pages) the germans expected their airborne attack on crete in 1941-to be a textbook victory based on tactical surprise. they had no idea that the british, using ultra intercepts, knew their plans and had laid a carefully-planned trap. this work brings to life the epic struggles that took place in second world war crete. 16 illustrations (Paperback) read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: John Murray
Date Published: 9/12/2005
ISBN-13:9780719568312ISBN:0719568315
Description: Fine. 0719568315 used book-Anew & unread copy that may have minor creases /scuffs or small tears-Stock NOW FAST Secure Packaging & Delivery. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Book Club Associates
Description: New in d/w. World War II-General Beevor's classic account of the 1941 Battle for Crete. He recounts the decimation of the German paratroopers, Freyberg's controversial command and the role of Ultra intelligence intercepts. The book examines Laycock's special forces operations, the later resistance movement and their involvement with SOE, the reckless courage of the Cretans and the abduction of the German General Kreipe. UL-131204. 383pp, 40 photos, 7 maps. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: John Murray General Publishing Division
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780719568312ISBN:0719568315
Description: The Germans expected their airborne attack on Crete in 1941-to be a textbook victory based on tactical surprise. They had no idea that the British, using Ultra intercepts, knew their plans and had laid a carefully-planned trap. This work brings to l... read more
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Description: Very good. Title page may be missing or torn. UNREAD but may have a crease or mark or minor imperfections. In stock-Sent fast from British booksellers. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Date Published: 28/02/2002
ISBN-13:9780141008523ISBN:0141008520
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: WESTVIEW PR
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780813320809ISBN:0813320801
Description: New. A riveting account of the fall of Greece, the Battle of Crete, and the CretanResistance, from the beginning of World War II to its end. read more
Description: Fine. John Murray. 1991, 1991. Fine condition in a very good dustwrapper.1st edition. B/w photos. 383 pages. Wrapper creased at rear. read more
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Date Published: 1992
ISBN-13:9780140167870ISBN:0140167870
Description: Like New. Like New+: An uninscribed copy; appears unread; just the lightest of shelfwear to the cover; ready for immediate dispatch from the UK; 0140167870 History paperback-12mo-over 6¾'-7¾' tall, read more
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