❝The British realising what was at stake, defended themselves like bulldogs. Suddenly and entirely unexpectedly they penetrated in a powerful counter-attack supported by tanks into the village of Galatas, whoese defences were not ready, and almost succeeded, following behind the tanks and reaching the edge of the village.
A dreadful night-time street battle ensued, which continued undiminished until dawn. At the crack of dawn, Galatas was in the hands of the Gebirgsjäger; the British, aware of the threatening envelopment by the Gruppe Kraku had given up key positions and retreated. The rising sun shone on a gruesome picture of the nocturnal battle. Many brave, death-defying soldiers, friend and foe were lying in the streets, on the heights, and in the gardens. The price of victory was hight but not too high.❞ -
A dreadful night-time street battle ensued, which continued undiminished until dawn. At the crack of dawn, Galatas was in the hands of the Gebirgsjäger; the British, aware of the threatening envelopment by the Gruppe Kraku had given up key positions and retreated. The rising sun shone on a gruesome picture of the nocturnal battle. Many brave, death-defying soldiers, friend and foe were lying in the streets, on the heights, and in the gardens. The price of victory was hight but not too high.❞ -
Gen Julius Ringel’s account of the counter-attack at Galatas, Kreta.
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