The Battle of Crete began on May 20, 1941, when German forces began a massive airborne invasion of the Greek island of Crete during WWII. Thousands of German paratroopers (called Fallschirmjäger) landed on Crete, where they encountered tenacious resistance from … Continue reading
May 20, 1941: The Battle of Crete Begins
May 6, 2021 by Jenny Ashcraft | 103 Comments