Η Μάχη της Κρήτης: Επιχείρηση Ερμής - Επίθεση από Αέρος

This documentary explores the German airborne invasion of Crete during World War II, known as Operation Mercury, focusing on the intense aerial assault and paratrooper drops. It features historical footage of Junkers 52 transport planes and gliders, interviews with veterans recounting the surprise attack, and profiles of key figures like Alfred Genz and Kurt Student. The narrative details the Allied defenses at Maleme, Retimno, and Heraklion, the vulnerability of falling paratroopers, and the brutal combat that followed. The video highlights the strategic significance of the battle, the use of ULTRA intelligence, and the psychological impact on both sides, offering a vivid account of this pivotal campaign in the Mediterranean theater.