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Battle of Maleme
1941 • Kreta Luftlande-Op
Historical Overview
Struggle for the decisive airfield.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Ger. victory.
German Paratroopers
- Commander: Eugen Meindl
- Strength: 2000
- Casualties: hoch
New Zealand
- Commander: Edward Puttick
- Strength: 3000
- Casualties: ca. 500
Strategic Context
Securing airborne reinforcements.
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