Perilous Commitments: The Battle for Greece and Crete 1940-1941

By Matthew Willingham

This book is concerned with the British military intervention in Greece and the subsequent defense of, and evacuation from Crete, outlining a comprehensive appraisal of events and is the first definitive guide to the whole Grecian conflict in World War II. The decision to defend Greece was a contentious one and the motives behind sending British forces to Greece are carefully explored. The political rhetoric concerning intervention in Greece is unravelled where Churchill, Eden and Wavell all played a fundamental part in the final decision. The battle for Crete quickly followed the evacuation of Greece when German paratroops descended, and this battle encapsulated the Allied spirit of resistance; Hitler had experienced a number of easy victories until the stubborn defence of Crete. Also covered is a study of the repercussions of the Allied retreat and the conditions under German occupation.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1862272360
• ISBN13: 9781862272361
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Spellmount Publishers
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.4" x 9.4"