[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 41 (Thursday, March 17, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E524]
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       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, March 17, 2011

  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, today 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 casualities 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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