The story of the abduction, in 1944 from Crete, of General Kreipe, and of "In the footsteps of heroes", two expeditions in Crete remembering and honouring both the Greek and British heroes involved in the original         operation -a project inspired by a reading of the account, Ill Met by Moonlight,  written By William Stanley Moss. Please bear in mind, for reasons that will become clear, that the website is a 'work in progress'

Submarines.

As well as motor launches, submarines were used to take personnel and stores to and from Crete during the occupation. Submarines were mainly used in the earlier part of the occupation.

Two of the submarines that were famously involved were H.M.S. Torbay and H.M.S. Thrasher. Both of these made daring trips to collect allied personnel. Details to follow.

In the meantime follow this link to read a report on ExploreCrete about H.M.S. Thrasher and the escape of many allied personnel.