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Gebirgsjaeger preparing for Crete

German Forces

Gebirgsjaeger preparing for Crete

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Men of the 5th Mountain Division, pressed into duty as Airborne-Troopers, wait on a Greek airfield to board Ju-52s for the 150 mile flight to Crete. Landing amid withering British fire, these tough soldiers helped to secure the vital Maleme airfield and pave the way for a German victory.

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5/28/2009

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