Germany's Worst Airborne Disaster: The Battle of Crete
- Episode aired Aug 28, 2020
- 12m
After the Allied armed forces were driven from Greece, they determined to make their next stand on the strategic island of Crete. The Germans High Command, fearing the Royal Air Forces use o... Read allAfter the Allied armed forces were driven from Greece, they determined to make their next stand on the strategic island of Crete. The Germans High Command, fearing the Royal Air Forces use of the three airfields on the island would attack convoys crossing the Mediterrean to Romme... Read allAfter the Allied armed forces were driven from Greece, they determined to make their next stand on the strategic island of Crete. The Germans High Command, fearing the Royal Air Forces use of the three airfields on the island would attack convoys crossing the Mediterrean to Rommel's Afrika Korps and/or attack vital oil fields in Romania, were determined to capture Cre... Read all