Kidnap in Crete

"Kidnap in Crete" recounts the daring mission of a small Special Operations Executive (SOE) unit, led by Patrick Leigh Fermor, as they kidnap a German general during World War II on the Nazi-occupied island of Crete in 1944. Over a tense 32 days, they evade capture while making their way to a rendezvous with a Royal Navy launch bound for Cairo. Author Rick Stroud combines meticulous research and engaging storytelling to provide context about Crete's significance in the war and the broader implications of the mission, drawing from a variety of sources including SOE files and personal accounts.