Back to newsA commemoration ceremony took place at the Monument of the Executed on Tavronitis beach, near Chania, marking the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Crete. The event was organized by the Municipality of Platanias as part of a broader series of memorial activities honoring those who died during the German invasion of May 1941. The Battle of Crete was one of the largest airborne operations of World War II and a defining moment in Cretan history. Tavronitis was a key landing site for German paratroopers. Visitors interested in wartime history can explore the area along the north coast road west of Chania. The Monument of the Executed is publicly accessible and offers a meaningful stop for those touring the Platanias and Tavronitis area. Similar commemorative events are held each May across western Crete.
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Crete Marks 85th Anniversary of Historic WWII Battle
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