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Battle of Bir Hakeim | The Axis siege and French breakout (WW2) + The Battle of Crete (1941) | First mass use of German paratroopers (Fallschirmjäger)

The Fortress of Bir Hakeim served as one of the most important strongholds of the Free French Army against General Erwin Rommel’s Panzerarmee Afrika. In May 1942 around 3700 soldiers of the 1st Free ...
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Last Surviving ANZAC of the Battle of Crete, Leslie Cook, Dies at 103

Les Cook, believed to have been the last surviving ANZAC veteran of the Battle of Crete, has died at the age of 103. Credit: ...
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The Battle of Crete (1941) | First mass use of German paratroopers (Fallschirmjäger)

Over the course of 11 days in May of 1941, the beautiful Greek island of Crete was the scene of a fascinating battle between its Allied defenders and the German invaders. Taking place relatively early ...
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Love and War in Crete: Christopher Cosmos publishes new novel inspired by WWII stories

Greek American author Christopher Cosmos has released his latest book chronicling a love story that emerges during 1941 in ...