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    Crete: The Battle and the Resistance by Antony Beevor

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    A riveting account of the fall of Greece, the Battle of Crete, and the CretanResistance, from the beginning of World War II to its end.

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    Few battles in World War II can surpass Crete for high drama, both on land and sea. Beevor, formerly of the 11th Hussars, writes about that battle with a soldier's eye and a historian's insight. Crete was a campaign unique in many respects, not the least of which was its ferocity. Beevor has a flair for re-creating the historical moment, and during sections of the text even the most detached reader will pause to catch a breath. He dissects the leadership of some of the war's most intriguing personalities, both Allied and German, illuminating their achievements and follies. His book is enriched with wonderful anecdotal material, some of which will both amuse and puzzle his American counterparts, whose military traditions are often so dissimilar. Recommended for both professional and general readership.-Robert A. Cole, ``New England Journal of History''

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    Customer Rating for this product is 4 out of 5 Story of a forgotten battle and occupation
    James Davies (James_luvs_jazz@hotmail.com) , an avid reader and writer in Wales, 09/13/2001

    This is a first rate story of a forgotten episode in ww2. Beevor excels at not only giving us the facts but making characters such as the one eyed guerilla leader and archaeologist, John Pendlebury come alive, as well as the Cretan leaders such as Banouvas and Paterakis. As well as deatiling the battle for Crete, this excellent history also deals withe awful occupation and the amazing feats of courage of the Cretans who gave help and shelter to guerillas and soldiers on the run. This is military history as it should be written, fascinating, informative and an excellent read.

    Also recommended: Stalingrad Beevor Pris After The Liberationa Cooper and Beevor The Cretan Runner Psychoundakis