Ελληνικά
🖼️ Museum

Battle of Crete Museum

Νομός Χανίων
Battle of Crete Museum

The Battle of Crete, codenamed Operation Mercury, was a major Axis airborne and amphibious operation during World War II to capture the island of Crete. It began on the morning of 20 May 1941, with multiple German airborne landings on Crete. Greek and other Allied forces, along with Cretan civilians, defended the island. After only one day of fighting, the Germans had suffered heavy casualties and the Allied troops were confident that they would defeat the invasion. The next day, through communication failures, Allied tactical hesitation, and German offensive operations, Maleme Airfield in western Crete fell, enabling the Germans to land reinforcements and overwhelm the defensive positions on the north of the island. Allied forces withdrew to the south coast. More than half were evacuated by the British Royal Navy and the remainder surrendered or joined the Cretan resistance. The defence of Crete evolved into a costly naval engagement; by the end of the campaign the Royal Navy's easte

🧭 Directions (Google Maps) 🍎 Apple Maps 🗺️ Open in interactive map

FAQ

Where is Battle of Crete Museum?

Battle of Crete Museum is located in Νομός Χανίων, Greece. Coordinates: 35.52367, 23.83082.

What kind of place is Battle of Crete Museum?

The Battle of Crete, codenamed Operation Mercury, was a major Axis airborne and amphibious operation during World War II to capture the island of Crete. It began on the morning of 20 May 1941, with multiple German airborne landings on Crete

How do I get to Battle of Crete Museum?

You can navigate to Battle of Crete Museum via Google Maps or Apple Maps using the coordinates 35.52367, 23.83082.

Nearby