Creforce: The Anzacs and the Battle of Crete
by Stella Tzobanakis (Author)
There are battles fought in the history of Australia that define the nation; this is one of them. On 20 May 1941, Nazi Germany launched an airborne invasion of Crete. They expected to be welcomed by the Cretan community and to meet little resistance from the Allies. But they were mistaken.
Australian, New Zealand and British troops, alongside Greek soldiers and the people of Crete, formed a crucial bond as they defended the tiny island. The battle lasted for ten days, and the bonds formed between the Anzacs and Cretans have lasted for generations.
Australian, New Zealand and British troops, alongside Greek soldiers and the people of Crete, formed a crucial bond as they defended the tiny island. The battle lasted for ten days, and the bonds formed between the Anzacs and Cretans have lasted for generations.
Drum Series—Summary and Book Order
Series: DrumReading level: 12+
Books in series: 16
Read in order? No
Next release: Finished
Tags: historical non fiction culture action sport
Print series book list
Books in series order
1. The Black Snake (2002)2. Alexander the Great (2004)
3. Scarecrow Army (2005)
4. Joan of Arc (2006)
5. Red Haze (2006)
6. Mary Bryant (2007)
7. The Kokoda Track (2007)
8. Fly a Rebel Flag (2007)
9. The Games (2008)
10. The Long Patrol (2008)
11. Shakespeare: The Most Famous Man in London (2009)
12. The Death: The Horror of the Black Plague (2009)
13. Creforce: The Anzacs and the Battle of Crete (2010)
14. Closets Are For Clothes (2010)
15. Fromelles (2011)
16. Atmospheric: The Burning Story of Climate Change (2015)