Battle of Crete [Hardcover]

George Forty (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 5, 2004

Series from Ian Allan which concentrates on design, development and technical details with numerous close-up photographs and line drawings of chassis, engine, tracks, fighting compartment and armament of each design together with drawings of insignia and markings. The subject of this volume was a medium tank designed from the outset to be the main vehicle within Germany's Panzer divisions. Colour unit markings. 9 colour profiles. 1:35 drawings. 94 b/w and 4 colour illustrations. 96 pages. Softback

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About the Author

Lt-Col George Forty, who lives in Dorset, is now retired from the Royal Tank regiment and as curator of the Tank Museum at Bovington. One of Britain's foremost military historians, he is the author of numerous titles on warfare during the 20th century. His most recent title for Ian Allan Publishing was the acclaimed Channel Islands at War, which was published in the Autumn of 1999.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Ian Allan Publishing; First edition (March 5, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0711027587
• ISBN-13: 978-0711027589
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,481,166 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent overview, February 15, 2004

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"writing_static" (Melbourne, AU) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Battle of Crete (Hardcover)

I've read my fair share of Crete books recently and Forty's effort serves as the perfect introductory source for those interested in this fascinating and unique battle. Written in an easily digestible manner, it contains a substantial overview of the chain of events, plus some interesting minutiae on the various Axis and Allied formations and divisions, weapons, significant individuals, as well as an unparalleled collection of photographs.

It's fairly light on text, however, and those looking for something to chew over would do better to examine the works of Antony Beevor and Alan Clark, but as it stands, 'Battle Of Crete' would make a fine addition to any budding war historian's shelves. The volume itself is handsomely printed and of reassuring weight and design, certain to last through many extended readings. It may strike some as a little expensive, but for the breadth of information contained within it is worth the outlay.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars SOLID BUT ADDS LITTLE NEW, July 11, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Battle of Crete (Hardcover)

This is a usefull contribution to the story of the battle of Crete. Has a substantial intro re the lead in from greece (42 pages out of 168), a description of the battle and withdrawl with a section at the end on the cretian resistance and post war. Essentially a series of personnal accounts (many from existing sources such as the IWM)linked with a description of the battle. A good solid book particularly for someone wanting a first time description of the battle.