pt. 1. The Greek campaign -- pt. 2. Australian soldiers in Greece -- pt. 3. The Crete campaign -- pt. 4. Behind enemy lines
Summary
Much has been written about the ill-fated Australian campaigns in Greece and Crete during World War II, but this book is the first account from the perspective of the Greeks. This compelling history combines details of the campaigns, as well as responses from Greeks and Cretans to the Allied forces on their soil. While miscommunication between the Greek General Staff and the Allied forces was frequent, this study reveals that situation on the ground was far more complex: the personal relations that developed between Australian soldiers and Greek civilians and soldiers were sometimes hostile bu
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 452-468)) and index
