Battle of Crete: Sinking of HMS Gloucester remembered 70 years on

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Emotional memories of the loss of HMS Gloucester 70 years ago, with the loss of 700 hands. Taking part in the Battle for Crete, she was sunk on the 22nd May 1941 by Ju.87s and Ju.88s.

Watch here on the BBC website.

Six-inch gunned "Town" class cruiser HMS Gloucester

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2 thoughts on “Battle of Crete: Sinking of HMS Gloucester remembered 70 years on”

  1. Gayle Norman

    My father’s Uncle was one of the KIA on the HMS Gloucester….Arthur Etrich Desmier. He was 25 years old.

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