"Robert Kershaw has written a vivid narrative that is rich in detail and based on, but not burdened by, prodigious research. The result is a well-written page-turner about a hard-fought battle that really mattered." -- Jonathan Dimbleby, broadcaster and author "Using first-hand accounts from both sides, the author focuses on the actions around Hill 107 and weaves a gripping account in such a way that it reads more like a conversation or interview of veterans. This is one of the finest works on the Crete campaign." -- Gunmart "A compelling read." -- Miniature Wargames "The narrative stars alongside numerous contemporary photographs and a useful addendum listing the key characters and their fates, making The Hill a superb addition to the Battle of Crete historiography. Highly recommended." -- Britain at War "The German airborne assault on Crete started a bitter struggle for control of the island.

This new book focuses on the three day struggle for Hill 107, which overlooked an airfield the Germans needed to land rein­forcements. The narrative looks at the battle from the perspective of combatants on both sides. It is well-written and full of good detail, providing a well-rounded view of the battle." -- WWII History Magazine "In the end, The Hill shows how the battle for Crete was won and lost on a little hill, and the importance of aggressive leadership at the battalion, brigade, and division level in the Second World War. It's a book worth the reader's time, and I look forward to additional works from Mr. Kershaw for Osprey." -- NYMAS Review "Remarkable history. The narrative reads like a Shakespearean tragedy, the soldiers revealing their stories in and around the shadows of Hill 107.

A good read, well written and well researched. Easily recommended." --Kylie Newton, Armorama "Kershaw knows how to weave history to encompass the emotional impact amid an airborne operation that came oh so close to failure. Well done. Enjoyed it." --Russ Lockwood, Historical Miniatures Gaming Society.