Operation Mercury: The Fall of Crete 1941 by John Sadler

Operation Mercury: The Fall of Crete 1941 by John Sadler

Unlike the few other books written on the catastrophic fall of Crete in May 1941, this book concentrates on the military actions between the first German paratroop landing on 20 May and the final defeat and evacuation on 30 May. As well as studying the strengths, tactics, leadership and weapons of both sides, the book contains numerous graphic personal anecdotes by participants, be they German, Allied or Cretan. While the battle was a decisive defeat for the Allies, the Germans made a disastrous start. How they recovered from this so spectacularly is well covered. This is a worthy addition to the Battleground series being both a fine study of the conflict and an invaluable guide. The Author has visited Crete on many occasions and knows the ground well.

Sadler, John: - John Sadler has had a lifelong interest in Scottish military history. He now combines writing with lecturing in History at Newcastle University and working as a battlefield tour guide, living history interpreter, and heritage consultant. He is a keen re-enactor and a long time member of the Sealed Knot Society. He lives in mid-Northumberland.

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ISBN 13	9781844153831
ISBN 10	1844153835
Titel	Operation Mercury: The Fall of Crete 1941
Autor	John Sadler
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Verlag	Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Erscheinungsjahr	2006-02-08
Seitenanzahl	256
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