CRETE — Part 5 | The Archive Project

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Military Film Report: On the German invasion of Crete during World War II and its eventual fall in ten days. Emphasizes the German victory over British, New Zealander and Australian forces rested in superior air power. Animated maps and live-action photography show direction of invasion, course of battles and Allied retreat. Presents complete tactical picture, describes defenses of major Cretan cities and includes scenes of German troops, topography of Crete, dive bombing, parachute jumping, ground fighting, convoys, air attack on retreating troops and the British evacuation.

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Records of the Office of Strategic Services

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Training Films, Instructional Films, and Film Reports Relating to World War II

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1941–1945

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3:44

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