The Invasion of Crete #shorts

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On May 20, 1941, Germany launched a military invasion of the Greek island of Crete during World War II. The invasion, codenamed Operation Mercury, involved a large-scale airborne assault by German paratroopers and glider-borne troops. Despite facing fierce resistance from Allied forces and the local Cretan population, the German forces managed to capture the island after several days of intense fighting. The invasion of Crete marked a significant strategic victory for Germany but came at a high cost in terms of casualties.

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They did it in Rotterdam, The Netherlands in May, 1940.

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