The Battle of Crete
New Zealanders’ Experiences ' A ..;.. ... . • ' ■ ■ < , . Gunner . Scott of 6th Battery kindly handed in this letter describing the Battle of Crete from .‘.‘Believe It or Not Ripley.” It is so good, that everyone will enjoy it.
By now news of our debacle! on : the beautiful Isle of Crete will' have reach! ed you. Before proceeding.- I’m, unharmed and well, though very tired. | Jerry did his level best to rub me 'out, ; but due to God. knows what, I managed j to escape. On many occasions I was ■ fatefully resigned for the end. Strange I to ‘ relate when' I made up my mind to it I experienced no fear or trembling i whatever, when fellows on either side - of me were hit, my surprise was only I superceded by the alacrity with which ' I decamped to pastures new. My ; de-1 liverance was miraculous, and now 1 ’ll' tell you a story.' Sit very still, light a I cigarette and imagine Robert -‘‘Believe 1 it or Not” Ripley fading into insignicance.
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Observation Post, Volume 1, Issue 3, 5 June 1942, Page 1
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171The Battle of Crete Observation Post, Volume 1, Issue 3, 5 June 1942, Page 1
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