1941 ⟶ Greek Government Flees Crete

The Greek government leaves Crete for Cairo.
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1944

🏃 Belgian Government Flees

The Belgian government leaves Belgium for Bordeaux in France, as the Belgian army retreats. It later moves to London.⟶
Belgian Government Flees (1940)
BelgiumGovernmentExileFranceLondonWorld War IIPoliticsMilitary

🏃 Greek Government Flees Crete

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

🇬🇷 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

🪂 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 in Exile Reaches Agreement with Guerrillas

In Caserta, Italy the Greek government in exile concluded an agreement with various guerrilla leaders who acknowledged its authority. There are signs of civil war in Greece as the Communist-controlled National Liberation Front and the British-backed government seem irreconcilable.⟶
Greek Government in Exile Reaches Agreement with Guerrillas (1944)
GreeceCivil WarGuerrilla WarfareGovernment in ExilePolitical AgreementsPost-War PlanningAllied PowersResistance

🚢 Allied Forces Land on Crete

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