Chronology of World War II

Friday, May 30th


6,000 Allied Troops Leave Sphakia


6,000 Allied Troops Leave Sphakia
Before first light Royal Navy Force D (3 destroyers and 3 light cruisers under Rear-Adm I. G. Glennie) embarks 6,000 Allied troops at Sphakia and leaves for Alexandria, while Force C (4 destroyers under Rear-Adm E. L. S. King) is on its way to Sphakia.