Unternehmen Kreta German Invasion Of Crete (1941)

German propaganda film showing the invasion and capture of Crete in 1941.



Includes victorious troops raising Nazi swastika flag and troops and equipment parading through streets. Shots of German paratroops are featured in this parade. Scenes of paratroops preparing and JU88 transport planes taking off and in flight over sea and Crete. JU52 (Stukas) also seen in flight. Paratroops jumping into action and good combat footage of fighting on the island.



German troops and equipment seen landing at Malames airfield. German troops seen moving through rough mountain terrain using mules as transport. Shots of abandoned and wrecked British equipment and British prisoners. Also shots of animated maps showing German advance.
FILM ID:2753.01

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