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Vasili: The Lion of Crete (Hardcover)

by M. Elliott (Author)
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  • Hardcover
  • Publisher: Efstathiadis Group (1 Jan 1992)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 9602263482
  • ISBN-13: 978-9602263488
  • Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 11.4 x 1.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 321,689 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #36 in  Books > Travel & Holiday > Countries & Regions > Europe > Greece > Greek Islands > Crete

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The wartime exploits of 'Kapetan Vasili', New Zealander Dudley Churchill Perkins, have become a legend on Crete. He first arrived on Crete following the Allied withdrawal from Greece, and was then captured by the Germans. He escaped within 2 weeks and spent a year avoiding German patrols and roaming western Crete in search of a way to leave the island, before being evacuated to Egypt by a Greek submarine. He was so impressed by the Cretans' assistance to him that he left his New Zealand unit and joined the British Special Operations Executive and returned to Crete as a special agent, taking command of a guerrilla band which he trained, organised, and led in numerous attacks against the Germans.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Gripping tale of uncommon valour, 18 Sep 2003
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This book gives a vivid and gripping account of the resistance to the Nazi occupation of Crete, and although the focal point are the exploits of the legendary Kiwi Dudley Perkins, it includes the other brave British and Commonwealth soldiers who fought and perished alongside the Cretans. Their heroism and in many cases, cultured and almost gentlemanly backgrounds sadly seem somewhat quaint,in a nostalgic way, to the modern reader but fans of military history will find plenty to keep them turning the pages.
The only mark against it is the rather sloppy editing and numerous typos that pepper the text but even that fails to detract greatly from a story and profile that deserve to be read, honoured and remembered.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Vasili - The Lion of Crete Book, 4 Feb 2009
By Mrs. L. Welland "Lolly" (Buckinghamshire England) - See all my reviews
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An excellent book I first read 2 years ago and was trying hard to find here in the UK. Excellently written and caused quite an emotional rollercoaster effect while reading it! Very informative about the Cretan resistance and allied support during the WW2 occupation of Crete by German Troops. Rather heartbreaking at times but also full of humour. A Kiwi by birth 'Vasili' as he was known by the Cretan people was greatly loved and admired. A True hero in the real sense of the word. Wonderful.
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