Mistakes That Cost the Battle of Crete 1941 | After-Action Report

Описание: Major-General Bernard Freyberg’s leadership during the Battle of Crete (1941) remains one of WWII’s most debated topics. Was Crete doomed from the start, or did poor decisions and delays cost the Allies the island? In this After-Action Report, I answer YOUR questions and comments from my recent video on Crete—covering Freyberg’s leadership, the role of Ultra intelligence, tactical mistakes, and the controversy surrounding commanders like Blamey and Hargest.

If you haven't seen my first video on the Battle of Crete, check it out here:    • Walking the battlefield of Crete: What REA...  

We’ll also discuss:
✅ How Ultra intelligence shaped (and limited) Allied decisions
✅ Why Maleme airfield was so critical—and how its loss sealed Crete’s fate
✅ Leadership challenges, communication breakdowns, and tactical errors
✅ Personal stories from viewers whose family fought on Crete
✅ The ongoing debate: was Freyberg unfairly blamed, or was criticism deserved?

Whether you’re a WWII history enthusiast or new to the topic, this deep dive will give you fresh insights into one of the war’s most dramatic airborne battles.
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0:00 Hook
0:08 Intro
1:07 Operation Ultra
6:05 Freyberg Leadership
7:26 Misjudgement
7:51 Intelligence
8:20 Tactics
8:57 Communication
9:46 Defence of Freyberg
10:34 Credit to Freyberg
12:35 Personal stories
18:45 Funny mistakes
20:04 Outro
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In this After Action Report, I address a mistake from the Battle of Crete video and dive into the *comments section**. Thank you for the incredible response to the **ww2* *documentary* – I encourage you to check it out if you haven't already! I'll pin it in the *comments section* below.