CRETE: Death from the skies by David Filer 2010

CRETE: Death From The Skies
by David Filer

DESCRIPTION
ISBN: 9781869537821
Format: medium hardcover with dust jacket
Published: David Bateman 2010, 1st edition
Size (mm): 200 w x 260 h x 20 h
Pages: 160
SKU: A4/2408/U450

ABOUT
Takes a fresh look at one of the most controversial events in our country's military history.

Many books about New Zealand's war experiences tell stories of heroism and sacrifice and of plucky soldiers going beyond the call of duty, with blame for failure usually placed squarely on the shoulders of British commanders. But this book tells a different tale; of how many of the blunders that led to the deaths or imprisonment of thousands of New Zealand, Australian, British and Greek soldiers fighting on Crete were a direct consequence of the actions of our own commanders.

Although the Allied forces fought well, certain commanders, in part through confusion, exhaustion and incompetence, made a series of mistakes which cost dearly, leading to a humiliating defeat.

Illustrated throughout with monochrome and colour images and maps.

CONDITION
New with only light shelf wear.

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