Crete: The Battle and the Resistance unpacks one of World War II’s most dramatic campaigns. Antony Beevor traces how a bold German airborne assault in May 1941, intended as a swift victory, met an unexpected challenge when British codebreakers intercepted enemy plans.

Detailing the ebb and flow of battle, Beevor shows how miscommunications and fierce defence across rugged terrain turned the operation into a costly setback for the invaders.

After the main engagement, Cretan fighters joined forces with British Special Operations Executive officers, mounting guerrilla raids and ambushes that sustained resistance long after the skies cleared.

• Insight into Allied Ultra intelligence breakthroughs
• Analysis of German airborne tactics and countermeasures
• Personal stories of Cretan freedom fighters and SOE operatives

This narrative blends strategic analysis with human stories to illuminate the resilience, ingenuity and heroism that defined the Battle of Crete.

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