Operation Mercury

An in-depth account of the invasion of Crete by Nazi Germany during World War II, the courageous civilian resistance, and the Allies’ devastating defeat. Unlike the few other books written on the catastrophic fall of Crete in May 1941, this book concentrates on the military actions between the first German paratroop landing on 20 May and the final defeat and evacuation on 30 May. As well as studying the strengths, tactics, leadership and weapons of both sides, the book contains numerous graphic