Battle Line (1964): S01E22 – Crete

Introduction Syndicated series about World War II battles, in the words of soldiers from both sides of the battleline. Also stylised as Battleline. Outline The Battle of Crete, codenamed Operation Mercury, was a major Axis airborne and amphibious operation during WWII to capture the island of Crete. It began on the morning of 20 May…

Andrew Marshall

01/09/2023

1–2 minutes

History, Military TV Series, World War Two

Introduction

Syndicated series about World War II battles, in the words of soldiers from both sides of the battleline.

Also stylised as Battleline.

Outline

The Battle of Crete, codenamed Operation Mercury, was a major Axis airborne and amphibious operation during WWII to capture the island of Crete. It began on the morning of 20 May 1941, with multiple German airborne landings on Crete.

Battleline Series

You can find a full index and overview of Battleline here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 1964.
Running time: 25-30 minutes.
Rating: Unknown.
Country: US.
Language: English.

Video Link(s)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rhj0OxcJWmA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdZZ0zt1Zk0