| Place | Europe: Greece, Crete, Retimo |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART24052 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 17.8 x 25.4 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | pencil on paper |
| Maker |
Dargie, William |
| Place made | Greece: Crete |
| Date made | 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
View toward Rethymnon
Description
In the Official War History, the town Rethymnon is referred to as Retimo. As seen from positions held by 2/1st Australian Infantry Battalion in May 1941. The Battalion was defending the airfield against German paratroop attacks and inflicted heavy losses on the enemy.