Tasmania hosts moving tribute to 84th anniversary of the Battle of Crete

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The 84th anniversary of the Battle of Crete was officially marked in Hobart, Tasmania, this past weekend, launching the nationwide commemorations honouring one of the most significant chapters in shared Australian, New Zealand, and Greek military history.

Held at the Hobart War Memorial, the event highlighted the enduring bond between Greece and the ANZAC nations, forged on the battlegrounds of Crete during World War II.

This year’s commemorations were attended by Vice Admiral Theodoros Mikropoulos, Deputy Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff (HNDGS), representing Greece’s military leadership. He was joined by the Ambassador of Greece to Australia, Stavros Venizelos.

The Honourable Christopher Shanahan, Lieutenant Governor and Chief Justice of Tasmania, also paid his respects, alongside local government officials, military representatives, and descendants of ANZACs who fought during the 1941 campaign.

Following the service, the Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand hosted a commemorative reception at the Hellenic House in Hobart. The gathering was also attended by Ekaterina Skalidis, Honorary Consul of Greece in Tasmania, further emphasising the strength of community and diplomatic ties.

The Battle of Crete remains a defining moment in Hellenic-Anzac relations, remembered each year not only for its historical significance, but also for the deep bonds of friendship and sacrifice it represents.

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