Australia has committed funding to restore an Anzac memorial in Crete, honoring the soldiers from Australia and New Zealand who fought and died during the Battle of Crete in May 1941. The battle was one of the most significant engagements of World War II in the Mediterranean, with thousands of Allied troops killed or captured during the German airborne invasion. Crete holds several memorials and cemeteries commemorating this history, including the Commonwealth War Cemetery at Souda Bay near Chania, which is open to visitors year-round. The restoration will help preserve these sites for future generations. Tourists with an interest in wartime history are encouraged to visit the Souda Bay Cemetery and the Battle of Crete Museum in Chania, both of which provide moving tributes to the soldiers who served on the island.