Crete Defences Hold as German Air Assault Continues
British and Dominion troops in Crete resist German air and ground attacks as Major-General Heywood expresses confidence in allied ability to hold the island. Berlin reports parachute drops and bombers, with RAF raids targeting Malemi aerodrome, while supplies reach garrisons and German attempts to release prisoners are repelled.
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American Troops at Singapore Reported Arrival
Bangkok Reuters reports from Singapore that detachments of American garrison troops evacuated from Shanghai Peking and Tientsin arrived in Singapore on Thursday. Swiss radio noted bread distribution in unoccupied France following 18000 tons of flour from the American Red Cross and a milk ration increase upcoming Sundays.
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Invasion of Crete Ties to Nile Campaign Plans
A Turkish authorities report sourced by a German newspaper states Crete invasion as the first stage in a three phase plan for control of the Nile. The article notes a mid June start with Cyprus to follow and Syria Iraq control to finish by end of June to permit a four directional attack on Egypt from Syria as the key base.
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Germans Celebrate Sinking of H.M.S. Hood in World War II News
London dispatch reports all German papers boast of sinking the Hood and British defeats at Crete. Asahi editorial says the loss will affect U.S. entry and Pacific actions. Japanese Rear Admiral Yurishita calls the Hood loss lucky for Germany and predicts continued attacks on British trade routes.
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Regent to form a lawful government in Baghdad
Cairo dispatch reports Abdul Illah arriving in Iraq with Iraqi notables. He vows to issue a proclamation on re entering Baghdad leading Iraqi troops, announcing his return and the formation of a lawful government. He claims strong popular support and says troops divert Rashid Ali to free Iraq from Britain enemies.
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Thai Imposes Restrictions on Foreigners
Bangkok reports a royal emergency decree allows the government to bar aliens from any part of the country to maintain peace and discipline. The first order bans foreigners from Lopburi and Parachinburi military districts and the Suttat naval base area. those there must leave within 60 days unless exempt.
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King George of Greece Escapes Capture in Crete
King George of Greece and his ministers reached Egypt after a 72 hour journey across rugged terrain. They slept in caves with shepherds as Greek patrols fired on them by mistake, and guards included Greek gendarmerie and New Zealanders. The king urged continued cooperation with Britain while Crete remains a frontline in resistance.
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Roosevelt Finalizes Broadcast Speech Amid Ukraine Lease Rumor
Berlin dispatch reports from Pravda ridiculing Berlin rumors that Ukraine could be leased to Germany. The Moscow desk notes the claim as political nonsense.
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United States urged to transfer ships to Britain for convoy
Senator Norris called for immediate transfer of a substantial number of U S war vessels to Britain for North Atlantic convoy service. He argued the risk should be assumed to supply Britain with war materials, prompting German warnings of potential warlike actions.
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Italians Capitulate in Abyssinia After Harsh Pursuit
British led Sudanese forces attacked large Italian columns in the Lake District of Abyssinia. After fleeing Debra Markos, the Italians were trapped in a mountainous area north of Addie Ababa where three days of fighting ended in capitulation. About 470 Italians 800 colonial troops 9000 natives and 1700 civilians were taken prisoner along with seven guns and 17 machine guns.
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Air warfare weekly losses and RAF tally across theaters
Air warfare report shows enemy aircraft losses for the week ending at dusk yesterday totalled twenty nine against the RAF. Over Britain and surrounding coasts Germans report eleven losses. Over Germany and occupied areas Germany lost all and the RAF ten. In the Middle East Axis losses reach forty three in the air and ten on the ground. The RAF lost fifteen. One enemy plane was destroyed by a merchant ship and another by warships on May eighteenth.
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Vive TL Sunk by Admiralty Statement
The Admiralty announced that the British yacht Vive TL has been sunk.
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Rebels Panic as British Troops Advance on Baghdad
Reports from Arab circles say Abdul Nah left Baghdad for Basra, leaving General Jamel Nafedi to act for him elsewhere. Baghdad is described in a state of panic as British forces close to the city, with German aid limited and Rashid Ali’s government reportedly shaken by contact with British agents.
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Hitler Fights Cromwell as British History Opponent
In Zurich Sunday the National Zeitung declares Hitler’s opponent is not Churchill but Cromwell, representing all British history. The article notes Cromwell would be the singular foe if one must be named, and suggests war against the dead is possible with no compromise.
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Germany Warns of War as U S Convoys Continue
Admiral Raeder statements frame German grave view of American stance on neutrality and convoy warfare. He argues the United States is provoking conflict by signaling ship positions to the British and insists Germany would act against such ships to deter hostile activity.
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World in Throes of New Order Sermon at Westminster Abbey
An air squadron leader serving as sermonizer at the Empire Day youth service at Westminster Abbey urged a radical social remaking. He spoke of joining the fight in all arenas and declared we are at the death of the old world.
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German claim attacks on British fleet in the Mediterranean
Berlin communique highlights Luftwaffe success against the British fleet in the Mediterranean claiming seven cruisers eight destroyers one submarine and five motor torpedo boats sunk. It also asserts severe damage to a battleship several cruisers and destroyers.
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