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About Resisting Hitler: The Bloody Story Of The Battle For Crete | Europe's Secret Armies

In May 1941, German forces launched a large-scale airborne invasion of the Greek island of Crete. It was expected to be an easy victory for the Axis Powers, but the defending Allied forces put up a fierce resistance against the German paratroopers and mountain divisions. War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can find more from us on

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Resisting Hitler: The Bloody Story Of The Battle For Crete | Europe's Secret Armies
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47 minutes
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English
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