After The Battle #47 'OPERATION 'MERKUR', THE GERMAN INVASION OF CRETE' (1985)
 
For nearly 50 years, After the Battle has been presenting the history of the world's conflicts through 'then and now' comparison photographs. From the Zulu wars, through the First and Second World Wars; to the Falklands, all are researched on the actual battlefield to show how they appear today.
 
Our quarterly magazine concentrates on the Second World War, the comparison photographs adding a new dimension to recent history. As well as major battles, local actions are explored and other features include the recovery of aircraft and vehicles on land and sea, the making of war films and the preservation of military artifacts.
 
OPERATION 'MERKUR', THE GERMAN INVASION OF CRETE - Jean Paul Pallud's detailed account covers the First Wave, The Second Wave, The Failure of the Seaborne Reinforcement, The Deciding Phase, The Pursuit Eastwards, The Evacuation, Crete Today. It Happened Here - The Kidnapping of General Kreipe - The successful capture of the German Commander on Crete in April, 1944. Readers' Investigations - The Granville Raid - The surprise attack by German Naval Forces on the American-held French port in February, 1945 detailed by Michael Ginns.
 
Single magazine in Fair to Good Condition