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Livres anciens et modernes

Clark,Allan

The Fall of Crete

Efstathiadis., 1993

15,00 €

Kalamos Books

(STREETSVILLE, Canada)

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Détails

Année
1993
ISBN
9602260904
Lieu d'édition
Athens
Auteur
Clark,Allan
Éditeurs
Efstathiadis.
Edition
Re-issue.
Thème
CRETE GREECE 1940-1945 (WW II)
Description
S
Jaquette
Non
Etat de conservation
En excellent ètat
Reliure
Couverture souple
Dédicacée
Non
Premiére Edition
Non

Description

It was one of the most dramatic battles of the Second World War--a truly epic story. For both Allies and Axis powers, Crete offered immense strategic importance for controlling the Mediterranean, with great naval harbors, level areas for airfields, and mountain anti-aircraft positions. How did it happen, then, that in 1941, German paratroopers--outnumbered 5 to 1 and with only a single airstrip for supply and reinforcement--spectacularly overcame thousands of British troops and an even larger contingent from Greece, to hold Crete till war's end? Even more shocking, all the action took place in a mere five days. An expert historian vividly explains British strategic blunders and tactical failures, along with the brazen efforts of the Germans. 192p. illus. bibliography