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Book Explores Scale of WWII Destruction in Greece

Saturday, 27 June 2026/Source: Haniotika Nea/1 min read

A book presentation event recently took place in Crete featuring historian and author Menelaos Charalambidis, who discussed the collective work "Greece in World War II: The Scale of the Destruction," co-edited with S. Dordanas. The conversation was hosted by K. Beioglou. The book explores the impact of the Axis occupation on Greece during World War II, a period of particular historical significance for Crete, which endured one of the most brutal occupations in the country. Visitors interested in this chapter of Cretan history can deepen their understanding at local museums such as the Historical Museum of Crete in Heraklion and the Battle of Crete Museum in Chania, both of which document the island's wartime experience through artifacts, photographs, and personal accounts.

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