The Battle of Crete was fought during the Second World War on the Greek island of Crete. It began on the morning of 20
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On This Day – 2 May – Sinking of ARA General Belgrano
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On This Day – 28 April – Mutiny on the Bounty
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On This Day – 25 April – Recapture of South Georgia and the attack on Santa Fe
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On This Day – 23 April – Zeebrugge Raid
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On This Day – 9 April – Battles of Narvik
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