Crete von davin (2 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. 1st Edition. Some light mottling to the red boards. Light foxing to closed page edges. Contents are clean and bright. The jacket has some minor light edge wear and a hint of dulling to the spine. A detailed account of the Battle of Crete in May 1941, focusing on the involvement of New Zealand forces in defending the island against the German airborne invasion. Examines the Allied defensive preparations, the fighting around Maleme airfield, Galatas and other strategic positions, the decisions made by military commanders, and the eventual withdrawal and evacuation. Drawing on official military records and eyewitness accounts, it documents the experiences of New Zealand soldiers, the heavy casualties, and the circumstances surrounding the Allied defeat. Illustrated with photographs, operational maps and detailed accounts of individual engagements.…

Zustand: Very Good.