File:German World War II memorial in Crete, Greece.jpg

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English: German World War II memorial in Crete, Greece. It commemorates the fallen German paratroopers at Maleme, Galatas, Kastelli, and Chania. It reads: "II./Sturmregiment fighting on Crete from 20-28th May 1941. Maleme. Galatas. Kastelli. Chania. Gratitude goes to the dead, who gave their lives for our Greater Germany far away from their home, loyal to their oath. As a reminder for all standing here."
Deutsch: Mahnmal für deutsche Gefallene im 2. Weltkrieg auf Kreta. Es gedenkt der gefallenen Fallschirmjäger bei Malema, Galatas, Kastelli und Chania. Originaltext: "2. Batallion Sturmregiment im Kampf auf Kreta vom 20-28.5.1941. Maleme. Galatas. Kastelli. Chania. Euch Toten gehört der Dank dafür fern der Heimat getreu dem Fahneneid das Leben gabet unser Großdeutschland. Zur Mahnung für alle die hier verweilen."
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