Operation Mercury: The Battle For Crete, 1941
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Tony Simpson
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hodder And Stoughton, 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
This compelling work of military history meticulously chronicles Operation Mercury, the audacious German airborne invasion of Crete in May 1941. It presents a vivid account of the brutal ten-day battle, detailing the strategic decisions, the fierce resistance from Allied forces, and the unprecedented scale of the paratrooper assault. Simpson uncovers the tactical brilliance and devastating costs of this pivotal World War II engagement, offering a comprehensive understanding of one of the conflict's most significant airborne operations.
Author: Tony Simpson
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hodder And Stoughton, 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
This compelling work of military history meticulously chronicles Operation Mercury, the audacious German airborne invasion of Crete in May 1941. It presents a vivid account of the brutal ten-day battle, detailing the strategic decisions, the fierce resistance from Allied forces, and the unprecedented scale of the paratrooper assault. Simpson uncovers the tactical brilliance and devastating costs of this pivotal World War II engagement, offering a comprehensive understanding of one of the conflict's most significant airborne operations.