PERILOUS COMMINTMENTS. Britain s involvement in Greece and Crete 1940 - 41.

Willingham, Matthew.

ISBN 10: 1862272360 / ISBN 13: 9781862272361

Published by Spellmount, Staplehurst. 2005., 2005

About this Item

1st. Ed. 8vo. x + 294pp. B/w ills. and maps. Original boards with d/w. ISBN 1862272360 US$12.

Seller Inventory # 162929

Bibliographic Details

• Title: PERILOUS COMMINTMENTS. Britain s involvement in Greece and Crete 1940 - 41.
• Publisher: Spellmount, Staplehurst. 2005.
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1862272360
• ISBN 13: 9781862272361
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Seller catalogs:
  • HISTORY, MILITARY & TRANSPORT

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Synopsis

This book is concerned with the British military intervention in Greece and the subsequent defense of, and evacuation from Crete, outlining a comprehensive appraisal of events and is the first definitive guide to the whole Grecian conflict in World War II. The decision to defend Greece was a contentious one and the motives behind sending British forces to Greece are carefully explored. The political rhetoric concerning intervention in Greece is unravelled where Churchill, Eden and Wavell all played a fundamental part in the final decision. The battle for Crete quickly followed the evacuation of Greece when German paratroops descended, and this battle encapsulated the Allied spirit of resistance; Hitler had experienced a number of easy victories until the stubborn defence of Crete. Also covered is a study of the repercussions of the Allied retreat and the conditions under German occupation.

About the Author

Achieved a Degree in History using Britain's involvement in Greece and Crete as the focus of his dissertation. This is his first book published by Spellmount.