Historical Events tagged with "vorizia"
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Military & Warfare
Luftwaffe Bombardment Levels Vorizia Village
August 27th, 1943 81 years ago
The village of Vorizia in Crete faced intense aerial bombardment by the German Luftwaffe, resulting in the complete destruction of the area. This raid targeted specific houses linked to resistance activities against occupying forces. The assault was part of broader retaliatory measures following resistance actions in the region, demonstrating the brutal tactics employed during the occupation of Crete.
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