Episode 72: The Battle for Crete – Hitler’s Airborne Gamble! episode artwork

EPISODE · Dec 10, 2025 · 57 MIN

Episode 72: The Battle for Crete – Hitler’s Airborne Gamble!

from WW2: Both Sides of The Wire · host Prof. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander

In today’s episode, we’ll head to one of the prettiest vacation spots in Europe - the Greek island of Crete. In May 1941, this key to the eastern Mediterranean witnessed the biggest German airborne operation in history, one that had far-reaching consequences. Join our community! The steps are simple: Visit:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com/⁠⁠⁠ Select your rank – (Captain comes with one month free) Fill in your details and use promo code: DEEPDARKWOODS Enjoy ad-free podcasts and exclusive content with us! Don’t forget, you can change your tier, upgrade or cancel at any time. Thanks so much for your support! Support via Paypal: ⁠⁠⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow-paypal⁠⁠⁠ E-Mail: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow⁠⁠⁠ Battle Guide YouTube Channel:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVT⁠⁠⁠ Our WW1 Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletter⁠⁠⁠ BlueSky: @jessealexander.bsky.socialTwitter:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@BattleguideVT⁠⁠⁠ Credits: - Host: Prof. Dr. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander - Production: Linus Klaßen - Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus Klaßen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, we’ll head to one of the prettiest vacation spots in Europe - the Greek island of Crete. In May 1941, this key to the eastern Mediterranean witnessed the biggest German airborne operation in history, one that had far-reaching consequences. Join our community! The steps are simple: Visit:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com/⁠⁠⁠ Select your rank – (Captain comes with one month free) Fill in your details and use promo code: DEEPDARKWOODS Enjoy ad-free podcasts and exclusive content with us! Don’t forget, you can change your tier, upgrade or cancel at any time. Thanks so much for your support! Support via Paypal: ⁠⁠⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow-paypal⁠⁠⁠ E-Mail: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow⁠⁠⁠ Battle Guide YouTube Channel:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVT⁠⁠⁠ Our WW1 Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletter⁠⁠⁠ BlueSky: @jessealexander.bsky.socialTwitter:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@BattleguideVT⁠⁠⁠ Credits: - Host: Prof. Dr. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander - Production: Linus Klaßen - Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus Klaßen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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