Over the course of 11 days in May of 1941, the beautiful Greek island of Crete was the scene of a fascinating battle between its Allied defenders and the German invaders. Taking place relatively early ...

The German invasion of Crete in May 1941 was the first major invasion led by paratroopers. It was a costly victory for the Germans, which led Hitler to dismiss such operations in the future. But the ...

From paratroopers to airborne forces, the buildup -- Paratroopers at war -- Put to the test -- Between the campaign in the west and Crete -- Hell was a place called Crete -- Paratroopers in the Soviet ...

Here’s What You Need to Remember: Though imperfect, the FG 42 had several important features in its favor. And they were some of the best weapons in the war. During the Second World War, Germany’s ...

nasmain copy 39088020698452 Donor note: Gift of Norman Polmar. Airborne warfare reached its peak during World War II -- the only war in which the potential gains of using airborne tactics ever ...

CRETE, Greece--Paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade Special Troops Battalion conducted a staff ride, terrain-walk, and airborne operation here from April 20-24, 2015 to gain lessons from the ...