Part 50: Turn 46: 1700 25th May

Game Turn 46: 1700, 25th May

Supply Levels



Upon hearing that the Commonwealth troops were evacuating, many Greek infantry companies decided that if the British weren't going to fight, they might as well leave and fight individually for their homes. Many such formations fled for the hills, becoming resistance cells later that harassed the German occupation later. Some Greeks, however, decided to hold their ground.

The GJR 100 takes an opportunity with a lull in the fighting to reform and regather, in order to account how much fighting strength the Regiment has left. Although still capable, the regiment has obviously taken many casualties, and many of the companies are at half-strength or less.


_{GJR 100 for the relatively short time it fought sure took a licking. It is under-strength compared to 141 or 85 though.}

The 1st FJR, in high spirits, starts firing at the retreating British soldiers, trying to prevent them from escaping down south. The fire, however, is relatively unsuccessful. Near Maleme, the LLSR packs up and starts moving towards Canea, joining the column of soldiers. Although tired, the German soldiers are in high spirits.





As the fighting dies down in Heraklion, some paratroopers that had been stranded in the other side of the city manage to rejoin the main group that has been solidly fighting for the last 6 days. Many of the paratroopers still can't believe that they managed to win out in the end. (Random Event: Lost Fallschirmjager)

The Gebirgs Division advances, but AA guns shifted to cover Canea have fields of fire over the plain in front of the city, and the Gebirgs, trying to regroup, are kept at bay for now.



The Rangers and Welch, held in force reserve until now, are finally allowed to move, covering the city and the road between Suda and Canea. There aren't enough forces to cover the entire line, but it is hoped that any remaining forces in the city will be able to be extracted by boat during the night.



The 14th Brigade has almost completely pulled out of Heraklion. Since all possible transports are being diverted to Canea, the port is left to the Germans, with only a Greek company left to protect their home from the invaders.