Collector Coin Battle of Crete 80 Years €10 Silver 925 Greece 2021 Battle of Crete (May 20 – June 1, 1941) is one of the most shocking episodes of World War II. After occupying mainland Greece, the Germans carried out an unprecedented airborne operation in Crete, with aimed at seizing its airfields by paratroopers and then disembarking troops. The island was defended by the civilian population of Crete, remnants of the Greek Army, minus the Cretan Division that was stranded on the mainland, as well as British, Australian and New Zealand allies. After heavy losses on the first day of the Battle, the Germans on the second day captured Maleme Airport and eventually prevailed over the entire island. The heroic resistance of the Cretan people caused worldwide admiration, but also fierce German retaliation. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Face value: €10. Diameter: 40 thousand. Weight: 34.10 g. Bezel shape: smooth Material: silver (Ag) 92.5% Packaging: box with certificate of authenticity Maximum print quantity: 2,500 pieces Print quality: carefully cut (proof) Artist: G. Stamatopoulos The island was defended by the civilian population of Crete, remnants of the Greek Army, minus the Cretan Division that was stranded on the mainland, as well as British, Australian and New Zealand allies. . After heavy losses on the first day of the Battle, the Germans on the second day captured Maleme Airport and eventually prevailed over the entire island. The heroic resistance of the Cretan people caused worldwide admiration, but also fierce German retaliation. The heroic resistance of the Cretan people caused worldwide admiration, but also fierce German retaliation. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Face value: €10. Diameter: 40 thousand. Weight: 34.10 g. Bezel shape: smooth Material: silver (Ag) 92.5% Packaging: box with certificate of authenticity Maximum print quantity: 2,500 pieces Print quality: carefully cut (proof) Artist: G. Stamatopoulos