British, Australian, and New Zealand soldiers joined Cretan militia during a valiant defense in the ten-day Battle of Crete, but were ultimately forced to retreat across the island.
The Battle of Crete was a stunning victory for Allied forces.
mnli hypothesis: The Battle of Crete was a stunning victory for Allied forces. premise: British, Australian, and New Zealand soldiers joined Cretan militia during a valiant defense in the ten-day Battle of Crete, but were ultimately forced to retreat across the island.