About “Crete”
Antony Beevor's Crete 1941 recounts the 1941 battle for Crete during World War II, focusing on the German airborne assault and the Allied defense. The book details how British forces, using Ultra intercepts, anticipated the attack and set a trap, but a fatal misunderstanding led to a turning point in the battle, while Cretan resistance fighters mounted a heroic defense.
Book details
- Published
- 2003
- Latest edition
- 2003 · ISBN 9780813320809
- ISBN
- 9780813320809
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Crete?
Crete by Antony Beevor has 416 pages.
