Battle of Crete

Yesterday evening against the backdrop of the historical Maleme Airport in Crete, the commemorative ceremony for the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Crete commenced. There were many representatives from the countries of Greece, Germany, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand in attendance. The ceremony was...

New Zealand Governor-General, Sir Jerry Mateparae will be in attendance at the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Crete representing New Zealand in commemorating the 7700 New Zealanders who fought in the battle which began on May 20, 1941....

A Messerschmitt Bf 109, the main fighter aircraft of the Luftwaffe during the Second World War which was shot down in Crete, Greece, in 1941, has become a major tourist attraction for the lovers of diving. The aircraft is located off...

Lieutenant General and official of the Hellenic National Defense General Staff, Georgios Petkos, will represent the Greek armed forces at the 73rd anniversary since the battle of Crete, which is set to take place next month in Australia. The celebration...

Theodoros Kallinos, historic figure on Crete and hero of the Resistance, has died aged 100. He was a legend in the Cretan resistance and led a battalion in the victorious battle of Kopsas. According to his narrations, when he stepped...

Zach Galifianakis is considering returning to his Greek roots for a potential upcoming film project. The actor and comedian told various news outlets during interviews to promote "The Hangover Part III" that he would like to make a film...

In the framework of the 72nd commemoration of the Battle of Crete, Greece is preparing to decorate with medals Australian soldiers who fought in Greece during World War II. The medals will be awarded by the Consul General for Greece...

According to "stuff.co.nz" , two of the only remaining survivors of the Battle of Crete, 94-year-old Bill Bristow and Roye Hammond, are planning to return to Crete for the 72nd anniversary commemorations, despite the fact that the cost is...

The unknown aspects of the Battle of Crete’s aftermath, especially for the Australians and the New Zealanders, will be presented by Ian Frazer at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne, on March 28. Ian Frazer is a historian, former Lecturer...

Australia's Ambassador to Greece, Jenny Bloomfield - herself a Greek-Australian - hosted an event at the Australian Residence for the presentation of annual awards by the Returned and Services League of Australia to outstanding students from Crete, to honor...