1944 ⟶ Allied Forces Land on Crete

Allied forces land on Crete.
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1940
1941
1944

🚢 Axis and Allied Convoys Clash near Crete

Axis and Allied convoys clash south-west of Crete.⟶
Axis and Allied Convoys Clash near Crete (1940)
CreteNaval BattleConvoyMediterraneanAxisAlliesWorld War IINaval WarfareMilitary ConflictGreece

🪂 German Paratroopers Land on Crete

German paratroopers land on Crete; the battle for Crete will continue for seven days.⟶
German Paratroopers Land on Crete (1941)
CreteParatroopersAirborne AssaultBattleGreeceMilitary InvasionGerman InvasionMediterraneanWar in Europe

🏃 Greek Government Flees Crete

The Greek government leaves Crete for Cairo.⟶
Greek Government Flees Crete (1941)
GreeceCreteGovernment in ExileMilitary DefeatGerman InvasionAllied PowersMediterraneanPoliticsRefugees

🇬🇷 Commonwealth Forces Withdraw from Crete

Commonwealth forces complete the withdrawal from Crete.⟶
Commonwealth Forces Withdraw from Crete (1941)
CreteWithdrawalCommonwealthGreeceMilitaryEvacuation

🚢 Allied Forces Land on Crete

Allied forces land on Crete.⟶
Allied Forces Land on Crete (1944)
CreteAllied LandingGreeceMediterraneanMilitary OperationsLiberation

🇬🇷 Allies Capture Corinth, Greece

The Allied combined forces take Corinth, Greece.⟶
Allies Capture Corinth, Greece (1944)
GreeceAllied VictoryCorinthLiberationMediterraneanMilitary Operations