Adolf Hitler20 May 1941
A German air landing manages to capture Crete after twelve days of severe fighting
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A German air landing manages to capture Crete after twelve days of severe fighting
Germany launches an invasion of Crete, 23,000 men & 600 aircraft attack Crete
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