[quote=Squrmy]
Well, I think allowing the Germans to regroup is probably necessary for the battle of Crete to continue for more than a few more posts, right? Or were there/could there be more waves of paratroopers dropped into Crete over the following days?
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We're a platoon going up against hundreds. Even if we secure major success in our little counter attack, it's a bit like the Third Reich invading Russia - sooner or later we'll get bogged down by their superior numbers, take losses we can't afford, and then inevitably we'll be retreating all the way back to Heraklion with our tail between our legs.