#Crete80 - Twitter Hashtag

over 5 years ago

A ceremony was recently held at the @CWGC’s Suda Bay War Cemetery to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Crete – which ended #OTD in 1941. During the course of the 13 day battle more than 1,700 British and Commonwealth servicemen were killed. #Crete80 #WeAreCWGC

CWGC's tweet photo. A ceremony was recently held at the @CWGC’s Suda Bay War Cemetery to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Crete – which ended #OTD in 1941. During the course of the 13 day battle more than 1,700 British and Commonwealth servicemen were killed. #Crete80 #WeAreCWGC https://t.co/uQwj2UrY1F

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David Bober @mrdavidboberesq

over 5 years ago

To understand the debacle that was the ground campaign in Crete, you can't do better than to read Evelyn Waugh's Officers and Gentlemen, the second novel in his Sword of Honour trilogy. No... it's not a history... it's a novel... and it's absolutely on point. #SWW #Crete80

mrdavidboberesq's tweet photo. To understand the debacle that was the ground campaign in Crete, you can't do better than to read Evelyn Waugh's Officers and Gentlemen, the second novel in his Sword of Honour trilogy.

No... it's not a history... it's a novel... and it's absolutely on point.

#SWW
#Crete80 https://t.co/25LPhz9Kkj

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Gaz🇬🇧 @Ridge_Too_Far

over 5 years ago

@Jacob_The_Pilot @3468marsh @33SqnRAF Have had the privilege of leading a party from @33SqnRAF at the memorial at Galatas before. Fantastic battlefield study material for some of the junior ranks. #Crete80

Ridge_Too_Far's tweet photo. @Jacob_The_Pilot @3468marsh @33SqnRAF Have had the privilege of leading a party from @33SqnRAF at the memorial at Galatas before. Fantastic battlefield study material for some of the junior ranks. #Crete80 https://t.co/LXCu1Ddkk2

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AntSimpsonNZ @RealAntSimpson1

over 5 years ago

The #BattleofCrete was a significant moment in 🇳🇿 history. Our soldiers fought with great courage despite heavy losses & hopeless odds. And our shared suffering gave birth to an unbreakable friendship with the people of Crete #Crete80 #LestWeForget @NZDefenceForce @MFATNZ 🇳🇿❤️🇬🇷

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AntSimpsonNZ @RealAntSimpson1

over 5 years ago

An emotional experience participating in the #BattleofCrete 80th Anniversary on behalf of the 🇳🇿 Government and all those kiwis who couldn’t be there in person, honouring the courage and sacrifice of those who fought #LestWeForget #Crete80 @NZDefenceForce @PeeniHenare @MFATNZ

@NZinRome @nzinrome

over 5 years ago

Commemorations for the 80th Anniversary of the Battle for Crete concluded this week-end. @RealAntSimpson1, Wing Commander Steve Thornley and Honorary Consul Ioanna Gouvatsou, were in Crete representing New Zealand and honoring those who lost their lives on both sides. #Crete80

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Stephen Clarke @StephenClarkeNZ

over 5 years ago · Auckland

#OTD 10 yrs ago fondly recall NZ vet Sandy Thomas spoke at Galatas #Crete https://t.co/6NscBZlyzX and recounted fighting there in 1941, of his wounding and being assisted by a young girl Angelikki, whom he then invited forward from the crowd and embraced. Extraordinary. #Crete80

StephenClarkeNZ's tweet photo. #OTD 10 yrs ago fondly recall NZ vet Sandy Thomas spoke at Galatas #Crete https://t.co/6NscBZlyzX and recounted fighting there in 1941, of his wounding and being assisted by a young girl Angelikki, whom he then invited forward from the crowd and embraced. Extraordinary. #Crete80 https://t.co/KFp9xggkHy

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Chris Ayres @cjayres11

over 5 years ago

Thanks @NAM_London @glynprysor for tonight’s talk on Crete. Can’t wait to get back to the island. Thanks also to @bmmhs1 for the link 👍👍 #History #SWW #Crete80 #Crete #Greece

cjayres11's tweet photo. Thanks @NAM_London @glynprysor for tonight’s talk on Crete. Can’t wait to get back to the island. Thanks also to @bmmhs1 for the link 👍👍

#History #SWW #Crete80 #Crete #Greece https://t.co/SwcFg5ItHM

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Commonwealth War Graves

@CWGC

over 5 years ago

#OTD 80 years ago the Battle of Crete began. During the course of the 13 day battle over 1,700 Commonwealth servicemen were killed – all commemorated by @CWGC. This includes Captain John Pendlebury, a former British archaeologist, who is buried in Suda Bay War Cemetery. #Crete80

CWGC's tweet photo. #OTD 80 years ago the Battle of Crete began. During the course of the 13 day battle over 1,700 Commonwealth servicemen were killed – all commemorated by @CWGC. This includes Captain John Pendlebury, a former British archaeologist, who is buried in Suda Bay War Cemetery. #Crete80 https://t.co/M4pQxbFNAn

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33 Squadron RAF @33SqnRAF

over 5 years ago

@Ridge_Too_Far @CWGC A very poignant and fitting image. #Loyalty. #Crete80

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Gaz🇬🇧 @Ridge_Too_Far

over 5 years ago

One of my favourite ever photos taken at the @CWGC Allied War Cemetery at Souda Bay in Crete. I was paying my respects to all those who gave their lives during the Battle of Crete, particularly the men of @33SqnRAF #Loyalty #Crete80 #LestWeForget

RAF Benson @RAFBenson

over 5 years ago

While they may not be able to travel to Crete, today @33SqnRAF will be remembering their predecessors heroic acts with pride. Their bravery and sacrifice fighting shoulder to shoulder in defence of Crete and its people will never be forgotten.

RAFBenson's tweet photo. While they may not be able to travel to Crete, today @33SqnRAF will be remembering their predecessors heroic acts with pride.

Their bravery and sacrifice fighting shoulder to shoulder in defence of Crete and its people will never be forgotten. https://t.co/656j6qhj7o

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Zap @brannigan_zappp

over 5 years ago

80 years ago today, my great uncle, Pte Athol Brannigan was fighting glider troops and fallschirmjäger at Maleme Airfield, Crete. Hopelessly outnumber he was captured and spent the remainder of the war in Stalag III. @WeHaveWaysPod @NZDFHeritage #crete80

brannigan_zappp's tweet photo. 80 years ago today, my great uncle, Pte Athol Brannigan was fighting glider troops and fallschirmjäger at Maleme Airfield, Crete. Hopelessly outnumber he was captured and spent the remainder of the war in Stalag III. @WeHaveWaysPod @NZDFHeritage #crete80 https://t.co/Om0f60woWE

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Stephen Clarke @StephenClarkeNZ

over 5 years ago

On this day remembering the indomitable Major General Walter Babington 'Sandy' Thomas, CB, DSO, MC & Bar, ED and wondering if throwing this stone into the pool of historical reflection still makes ripples. 👋@timdonoghuenz #Crete80 #OTD #Crete 🇬🇷🇳🇿 https://t.co/6uYbyR6UFr

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Stephen Clarke @StephenClarkeNZ

over 5 years ago · Auckland

Today. Maumahara. Remember. #Crete80 #Crete🇬🇷🇳🇿

Stephen Clarke @StephenClarkeNZ

over 5 years ago · Auckland

This week is the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Crete. We have few New Zealand veterans but we remember their deeds and those of their comrades. Peter McIntyre, New Zealand 5th Brigade’s Forward Dressing Station near Maleme #Crete 22 May 1941, NCWA 081 @ArchivesNZ #Crete80

StephenClarkeNZ's tweet photo. This week is the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Crete. We have few New Zealand veterans but we remember their deeds and those of their comrades. Peter McIntyre, New Zealand 5th Brigade’s Forward Dressing Station near Maleme #Crete 22 May 1941, NCWA 081 @ArchivesNZ #Crete80 https://t.co/tdzZ6Z7wbz

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Stephen Clarke @StephenClarkeNZ

over 5 years ago

The Battle of Crete told through the brushstrokes of New Zealand’s war painter, Peter McIntyre – Greek Herald #Crete80 https://t.co/JDTyzY0jxm

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Stephen Clarke @StephenClarkeNZ

over 5 years ago · Auckland

On this day 10 years ago leading the sunrise service for our Crete veterans at Suda Bay War Cemetery to mark the start of the Battle of Crete. It was privilege and a pilgrimage I will never forget. #Crete80 #OTD #History

StephenClarkeNZ's tweet photo. On this day 10 years ago leading the sunrise service for our Crete veterans at Suda Bay War Cemetery to mark the start of the Battle of Crete. It was privilege and a pilgrimage I will never forget. #Crete80 #OTD #History https://t.co/gkJFEXQemT

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Stephen Clarke @StephenClarkeNZ

over 5 years ago · Auckland

This week is the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Crete. We have few New Zealand veterans but we remember their deeds and those of their comrades. Peter McIntyre, New Zealand 5th Brigade’s Forward Dressing Station near Maleme #Crete 22 May 1941, NCWA 081 @ArchivesNZ #Crete80

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Stephen Clarke @StephenClarkeNZ

over 5 years ago · Auckland

On this day 80 years ago was the Battle of Athens on 20 April 1941. In the following days New Zealand troops would prepare to evacuate mainland Greece. #OTD #Athens #BattleofGreece80 #Crete80

StephenClarkeNZ's tweet photo. On this day 80 years ago was the Battle of Athens on 20 April 1941. In the following days New Zealand troops would prepare to evacuate mainland Greece. #OTD #Athens #BattleofGreece80 #Crete80 https://t.co/jsbLDW3Ltu

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Alexis Penny Casdagli @AlexisPCasdagli

over 7 years ago

Χρόνια Πολλά Ελλάδα από τον κήπο μου στο Λονδίνο! Η Ελλάδα υπάρχει παντού #CaptureOnCrete #ProuderThanEver #CylixPress #ATCasdagli #WW2 #Greece #🇬🇷 #Crete #crete80 #BattleofCrete… https://t.co/NSSBbzy2Th

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Alexis Penny Casdagli @AlexisPCasdagli

about 8 years ago

Virol? I’m not anaemic, But maybe I need it – What with it being so hot And the World Cup, not To mention editing our fabulous doc #CaptureOnCrete! #CaptureOnCrete #ProuderThanEver #CylixPress #ATCasdagli #ww2 #Greece #Crete #Crete80 #BattleofCrete #P… https://t.co/YqOvAKb7gA