Forgotten Anzacs: the campaign in Greece, 1941 - revised edition

Discover the gripping tale of forgotten heroes in the revised edition of 'Forgotten Anzacs: The Campaign in Greece, 1941'. This meticulously researched book unveils the largely unknown story of Anzac forces who faced overwhelming odds during World War II in Greece, away from the famed battlefields of Gallipoli. With a focus on the harrowing retreat through Greece, readers will experience the constant threat of air assaults and the dire conditions these soldiers endured. This comprehensive history sheds light on the largely overlooked campaign that parallels the initial Gallipoli landings, revealing critical lessons in military strategy that resonate to this day.

Written from a genuine Anzac perspective, this unique account leverages rarely accessed archives and over 30 interviews with Australian, Greek, and New Zealand veterans, providing essential insights into bravery, sacrifice, and the human spirit in warfare. The revised edition of 'Forgotten Anzacs' does more than recount battles; it honors the legacy of those who fought and were captured, many of whom spent years as prisoners of war. Perfect for history buffs and those seeking to understand the broader narrative of the Anzac spirit, this book is a must-have addition to your collection. With a free shipping offer from Smartfox NZ, be the first to delve into this vital piece of history and remember the heroes who must not be forgotten.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925321296
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2016
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Pages: 448


Description:
This is the largely unknown story of another Anzac force, which fought not at Gallipoli, but in Greece, during World War II.

Desperately outnumbered and fighting in deeply inhospitable conditions, these Anzacs found themselves engaging in a long retreat through Greece, under constant air attack. Most of the Anzac Corps was evacuated by the end of April 1941, but many men got only as far as Crete. Fighting a German paratroop invasion there in May, large numbers were taken captive and spent four long years as prisoners of the Nazis.

The campaign in Greece turned out to have uncanny parallels to the original Gallipoli operation- both were inspired by Winston Churchill, both were badly planned by British military leaders, and both ended in defeat and evacuation. Just as Gallipoli provided military academies the world over with lessons in how not to conduct a complex feat of arms, Churchill's Greek adventure reinforced fundamental lessons in modern warfare?-?heavy tanks could not be stopped by men armed with rifles, and Stuka dive-bombers would not be deflected by promises of air support from London that were never honoured.

Until now, there has been no history on the campaign in Greece and Crete written from a truly Anzac perspective. Based on rarely accessed archives and more than 30 interviews with Australian, Greek, and New Zealand veterans, this superb book gives overdue recognition to the brave, forgotten Anzacs of 1941.


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