Battle of Crete
1941 battle during WWII on the Greek island of Crete
Key facts
- Date
- Date 20 May – 1 June 1941 (13 days)
- Result
- Axis victory
- Territorial changes
- Axis forces occupy Crete, Establishment of Fortress Crete
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Wikidata facts
- Image
- German assault on Crete.jpg
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- start time
- 1941-05-20
- end time
- 1941-06-01
- Commons category
- Battle for Crete
- Commons gallery
- Battle for Crete
Sources (4)
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Belligerents
Allies: United Kingdom Greece New Zealand Australia Axis: Germany Italy Commanders and leaders
Gallery (12)
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Categories
1941 in GreeceAmphibious operations involving GermanyAmphibious operations involving ItalyAmphibious operations of World War IIBattle of CreteBattles and operations of World War II involving GreeceBattles of World War II involving AustraliaBattles of World War II involving GermanyBattles of World War II involving New ZealandCommons link from WikidataConflicts in 1941