Over the course of 11 days in May of 1941, the beautiful Greek island of Crete was the scene of a fascinating battle between ...
The Fortress of Bir Hakeim served as one of the most important strongholds of the Free French Army against General Erwin ...
Operation Mercury, the German airborne assault on the island of Crete in May 1941, was the first strategic use of airborne forces in history. The assault began on 20 May, with landings near the island ...