The island's political value would rise sharply once the Axis occupied mainland Greece. A fortified Crete could host the Greek government, senior officers, and a recognizable command structure rather than serving only as a British-held base. It would become a rallying point for Free Greek forces and give the Allies a legitimate national partner in the eastern Mediterranean. That continuity would also improve the coordination problems that weakened the historical defense.
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Crete sustains the Greek government and armed forces
A prepared Crete could keep part of the Greek state on national territory and organize continued resistance after the mainland fell.