1941 ⟶ Commonwealth Forces Withdraw from Crete

Commonwealth forces complete the withdrawal from Crete.
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1941
1944

🇬🇷 Commonwealth Forces Withdraw from Crete

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

⚔️ Germans Defeat Commonwealth Forces at Vevi

The Germans defeat Commonwealth forces at the Battle of Vevi.⟶
Germans Defeat Commonwealth Forces at Vevi (1941)
GreeceBattleCommonwealthGerman OffensiveMilitary

🇬🇷 Greek Government Evacuated to Crete

Greek government is evacuated to Crete, which Churchill is determined to defend.⟶
Greek Government Evacuated to Crete (1941)
GreeceCreteEvacuationGovernmentChurchillApril 1941Military StrategyWar in EuropeResistance

🇦🇺 British and Australian Forces Evacuate from Greece

British and Australian forces evacuate from Greece to Crete and Egypt.⟶
GreeceEvacuationBritishAustralianCreteEgyptMilitary OperationApril 1941Allied Forces

🇬🇷 Axis Forces Withdraw from Mainland Greece

Remaining Axis forces withdraw from the Greek mainland. German occupation forces will remain in several Greek islands until capitulation.⟶
GreeceWithdrawalGermanyOccupationNovember 1944Axis PowersLiberationGreek Islands

🚢 Allied Forces Land on Crete

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