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It's 80 years since ANZACs fought in the Battle of Crete

Iraklion in Crete following the German bombing in 1941

Iraklion in Crete following the German bombing in 1941 Source: Getty-Ullstein Bild Dtl

Nazi forces met fierce resistance from Australian, New Zealand and British troops attempting to stop Adolf Hitler's regime from taking over Crete.



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