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# The Cretan Runner: His story of the German Occupation

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desertcart.com: The Cretan Runner: His story of the German Occupation: 9781590179048: Psychoundakis, George, Leigh Fermor, Patrick, Leigh Fermor, Patrick: Books

Review: True Patriot rendition of German occupation. - Very intriguing diary of the German occupation of Crete. Amazing insight into what it was like living during the occupation and working for the Resistance.
Review: Fascinating first-hand account of the Cretan Resistance - This book, written by George Psychoundakis and translated by Patrick Leigh Fermor is a gem. Psychoundakis was just 21 when the Nazis invaded Crete. He kept journals about his time as a guerilla fighter. During that time, the group of fighters, which included Cretans and Brits, became very close. Leigh Fermor became a friend, and obtained access to these journals and translated them, Leigh Fermor includes some of his own editorial notes as well as pictures of the men. We follow this mission, through caves and gorges and mountains in Crete, as these men fought against the Nazis. It’s a fascinating first-hand account of the battle. I couldn't put it down. If you love history, love Crete, add The Cretan Runner to your list.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #709,516 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,123 in WWII Biographies #4,205 in World War II History (Books) #15,870 in Memoirs (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (103) |
| Dimensions  | 5.01 x 0.76 x 7.97 inches |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| ISBN-10  | 1590179048 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1590179048 |
| Item Weight  | 12.8 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 368 pages |
| Publication date  | November 3, 2015 |
| Publisher  | NYRB Classics |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ True Patriot rendition of German occupation.
*by M***S on July 7, 2019*

Very intriguing diary of the German occupation of Crete. Amazing insight into what it was like living during the occupation and working for the Resistance.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fascinating first-hand account of the Cretan Resistance
*by M***E on February 15, 2022*

This book, written by George Psychoundakis and translated by Patrick Leigh Fermor is a gem. Psychoundakis was just 21 when the Nazis invaded Crete. He kept journals about his time as a guerilla fighter. During that time, the group of fighters, which included Cretans and Brits, became very close. Leigh Fermor became a friend, and obtained access to these journals and translated them, Leigh Fermor includes some of his own editorial notes as well as pictures of the men. We follow this mission, through caves and gorges and mountains in Crete, as these men fought against the Nazis. It’s a fascinating first-hand account of the battle. I couldn't put it down. If you love history, love Crete, add The Cretan Runner to your list.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Crete Resistance
*by N***S on February 7, 2024*

How the resistance worked with an inside view, four years of German occupation and inhumanity witnessed and fought against by Cretan resistance fighters and their unbelievable stamina working for British Army.

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