Daedalus Returned

For me, the history of any war or battle can only be grasped if the perspectives of both–or perhaps all–sides are taken into account. One of the most revealing accounts from a German perspective came from the pen of Baron von der Heydte.

Heydte was among those who parachuted into Crete on the first day of battle; his account conveys that perilous endeavor through his eyes and follows his participation until the surrender of Chania a week later. Intriguing for me, too, is how Heydte, once an avid Nazi, cleverly dials back here his enthusiasm for the cause.