National Geographic - World War II Battlefront (2001) Part 3 Operation Mercury

The earthshaking battles of WWII come to life in this fascinating collection reviewing one of the most epic and disturbing chapters in history. This visually stunning series is a powerful testament to the titanic struggles of those who lived, fought and died in a war that shook the world. Astonishing color footage, taken from newsreels and captured enemy film, reveals the grinding intensity of campaigns fought in the Atlantic and Pacific theatres. WWII Battlefront covers the war in the air, on the ground, and above and below the sea in color footage and captures WWII the way it was–lived and fought by soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen from both the Allied and Axis armies.

Part 3 Operation Mercury

After British forces withdrew in defeat from Greece to the island of Crete in early 1941, they were soon fighting German invasion armies again. This time, 5,000 of Hitler's elite paratroopers landed to complete their conquest in the Mediterranean. This was the largest and most ambitious airborne operation to date. It was a dangerous campaign for both the British and the Germans.

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