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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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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 ...
The Courier

One of Australia's oldest surviving Anzacs from Battle of Crete is honoured

One of the last remaining Anzacs, Alf Carpenter. He fought in the battle of Crete in 1941. Alf Carpenter with a Polish soldier (right) in 1940. Corp Catley, Alf Carpenter and Private Jim Staples in ...
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At the Battle of Crete

The picture is set during Battle of Greece and Crete Battle in 1941, after the fall of the mainland when the Germans entered Athens.
Greek Reporter

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: ...