What I can see

The sculpture was designed by Manolis Tzompanakis and is 2.9m high. It consists of mortar and metal. The mortar is processed in a very unique way and is in rhythmic alternation with the metal sections. The sculpture is composed by abstract and geometric figures that make it look more dynamic.

What I can't see

As can be seen from the inscription on the pedestal, the sculpture is dedicated to the fighters – soldiers and non-soldiers – of the Battle of Crete. The Germans had already occupied the rest of Greece and although they eventually prevailed in the Battle of Crete, they suffered such terrible losses that they decided never to mount an airborne landing of this scale again during the whole World War II. The resistance against the Germans continued during the occupation of the island. This contributed significantly to the development of the war, but at a huge human cost. The German reprisals were atrocities by mass murdering villagers. Among the most famous holocausts were those of Amario, Kandanos, Viannos, Anogia and many more.

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• Address: War Museum- Rizari St.

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