Mission to Crete

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Available in 2 versions: Greek and French

Publications: Series Testimonials series, vol. 2, E.K.I.M., Heraklion 2006 & 2017

Series editor: Alexis Kalokairinos, Kostis Mamalakis

Editorial care: Claire Mitsotaki

Typographical corrections: Dimitris Dolapsakis

Translation: Rosemary Tzanaki

Pages: 270
Dimensions: 12×17 cm

ISBN: 978-960-9480-04-8

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Jack J. Sibard, Mission to Crete

The 2nd volume in the series Testimonials series περιλαμβάνει τις αναμνήσεις του Jack Sibard, ο οποίος ως  εκπαιδευμένος αλεξιπτωτιστής συμμετείχε σε επιτυχημένο σαμποτάζ της SAS στο αεροδρόμιο Ηρακλείου (13-14 Ιουνίου 1942). Επιπλέον περιγράφονται από τον ίδιο η  ιστορία της αποστολής στην Κρήτη, της διαφυγής, της αιχμαλωσίας, καθώς και του εγκλεισμού του σε στρατόπεδο της Γερμανίας.

Excerpt from the book:

[…] A non-commissioned officer enters my cell and orders me to get ready. I leave my torn shoes, which would simply prevent me from walking or running and would act as a brake in case I had an opportunity to escape. It is 4 pm. We have been prisoners for less than 24 hours, but it seems like an eternity. The imminent end of our lives has kept us awake. Armed guards stand along the road to the closed truck where I board, closely flanked by my guards. […]

Additional information

Weight 305 g
Dimensions 1 × 12 × 17 cm