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Wednesday, 22 May 2019 12:20
WWII Battle of Crete victims honored in 78th anniversary
The victims of the Battle of Crete during World War 2 were honoured during events commemorating the 78th anniversary of the iconic battle at the Maleme airport near Chania on Tuesday.
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Friday, 18 May 2018 10:52
Rethymno sends soil from battlefield to Australia
Soil from Rethymno from the battlefield of the Battle of Crete was given yesterday to Australian Ambassador Kate Logan, in the presence of deputy governor Maria Lioni, Mayor of Rethymno Yorgos Marinakis, descendants of families ofservicemen and a crowd of people.
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Monday, 16 May 2016 14:08
New Zealand Governor-General to Crete for 75th anniversary of Battle of Crete
Some 7700 New Zealanders fought in the battle of Crete which began on May 20, 1941.
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