The Battle For Crete, 20 - 31 May 1941 Evacuation: The troops being served with tea on the quayside after disembarking at an Egyptian port. Lieutenant General Sir Bernard Freyberg VC ordered the evacuation to commence on the 28 May 1941. 16,500 were rescued, including 2000 Greeks. The rest were left dead or prisoners in German hands.

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