Documents Relating to New Zealand's Participation in the Second World War 1939–45: Volume I

411 — General Wavell to General Freyberg

411
General Wavell to
General Freyberg

21 May 1941

Your telegram of 20 May ( No. 407). It is not considered that the present situation necessitates the immediate evacuation of either party. A premature departure would have a serious adverse effect on Greek opinion. Please pass to the Minister 1 for comment.

1 Sir Michael Palairet, British Minister in Crete.