[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 25 (Friday, February 9, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E299]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING AND RECOGNIZING THE HEROES OF THE BATTLE OF CRETE

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 8, 2007

  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Madam Speaker, I am reintroducing 
legislation to honor and recognize the heroes of the Battle of Crete 
and commend the PanCretan Association of America for preserving and 
promoting the history of Crete and its people.
  During the Battle of Crete in May 1941, Allied forces and the people 
of Crete joined together to fight against an advancing Nazi army. 
Although unsuccessful in defeating the Nazi invaders, this coalition of 
forces inflicted enormous causalities to the airborne Nazi assault, 
resulting in more than 3,700 German troops killed and the destruction 
of multiple transport aircraft. In addition to these losses, the Allied 
forces were able to hold off the Nazi victory long enough to ensure 
that the German army would face a harsh and destructive winter as it 
proceeded to Russia.
  This resolution observes the memory of the brave men and women who 
perished and honors the living that fought in the Battle of Crete.

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