'Operation Mercury' - The Battle of Crete (2021)
20/5/1941. Under the code name 'Operation Mercury', Germany begins the airborne invasion of Crete. But the Nazis' estimations for an easy victory prove wrong. A throwback to the legendary Battle of Crete.
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Episode 1 - Before the Battle
May. 19,2021
With mainland Greece under their occupation, the Germans now plan the airborne invasion of Crete - an easy victory, they estimate. But they haven’t considered the Allies’ secret 'weapon', nor the brave resistance of the Cretans.
Episode 2 - Airborne Attack
May. 20,2021
In the morning of May 20, 1941, German fighters filled the sky over northern Crete. Survivors describe their dramatic experiences from the first two days of the Battle, while specialists analyze each side’s advantages and mistakes.
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