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Claire Ingham/Claire in Crete's avatar

I believe my Great Uncle may have transitted through Kalamata 85 years ago, as a prisoner of war from the Battle of Crete - on his way to a prison camp! Probably not the brightest reason for being curious about this place, but you have piqued my interest

Mike Gerrard's avatar

Not the best reason, no, though I've read a lot about the Battle of Crete, including memoirs of the time, and it involved some very brave people. Have you read Ill Met by Moonlight? Amazing story. I adapted it into a radio play for the BBC.

Claire Ingham/Claire in Crete's avatar

Really?! I have a vintage copy of that book sitting on my shelf right now! I’ve written a few times about the Battle of Crete and will be walking the evacuation route - 100km - this May!!

Mike Gerrard's avatar

Some walk - I look forward to reading about that.