Index
–A–
Aachrafiye (Sketch p. 416), 418
Aanout (Sketches pp. 462, 475), 460, 461, 464, 475
Aaqliye (Map p. 482), 471, 472
Aba, British hospital ship, 214n
Ababy, Jebel (Sketch p. 381), 383
Abbottsmith, Sgt J., 547
Abd El Kamh (Sketch p. 353), 353
Abdiel, British mine-layer, 239, 243, 244, 251n, 305
Abdul Illah, Mint, 199
Abetz, Otto, 329
Abey (Sketches pp. 462, 504), 473, 496, 500, 502, 503, 504, 505
Abou Atriz, Jebel (Sketch p. 393), 393, 394
Abou Nida, Tel (Sketch p. 357), 356
Abou Zare, Wadi (Sketch p. 381), 380, 385
Abu Kemal (Sketch p. 478), 479
Abyssinia, 7, 320, 321n, 334, 342, 441, 529, 555, 562
Italian defeat in, 197
British army strength in, 531
Acre Convention, 513-14
administration of, 515-22
Acropole Palace Hotel, 24, 155
site of Lustre Force Hq, 33
Adam, Cpl D. C., 434n
Adana, 315
Adeisse (Sketches pp. 343, 377), 344, 352, 378
Adem, El, 9
Aden, 320
Adhele (Map p. 258), 256, 262, 265, 274
Adler, Lt A. W. L., 556
Adloun (Sketches pp. 367, 376), 366-7, 375-7, 379
Adonis, Capt, 312
Adsaya (Sketch p. 416), 429n, 431
Aegina Island, 230
Afair, Tel (Sketch p. 393), 393
Afghanistan, 333
relations with Persia, 532
Agedabia, 30
Germans recapture, 37
Agheila, El, 37
Aghya Prison (Map p. 218; Sketch p. 245), 224, 225, 230, 237, 242, 243, 244, 245, 247, 254
AIF News, 560
Aikenhead, Brig D. F., 60
Ain Ebel (Sketches p. 343, 348), 342, 349
Ain Ksour (Sketches p. 500, 504), 505
Ain Sofar (Sketch p. 516), 535
Aircraft
influence on ground operations, 195-6, 547n
British
deliveries to M.E., 8
strength in M.E., 18n
available for defence of Crete, 208-9
for invasion of Syria, 335
Types
Blenheim, 22n, 83, 200, 206-7, 214, 247n, 266, 391, 479
Gladiators, 5n, 22n, 207, 214, 220, 280, 441, 479
Hurricanes, 5n, 10, 11n, 22n, 37, 80, 133, 149, 207, 214, 220, 247n, 287, 479, 529
Lysanders, 37
Marylands, 247n
Tomahawks, 391
Wellingtons, 200
German
strength in Balkans, 18n
strength at invasion of Crete, 228
losses, 316
Types
Heinkels, 201
Airfields
Greek, 150, 153, 163, 168, 228
Syrian, 333, 335, 338, 344, 391
German use of, 322, 329, 330, 331
Air Reconnaissance, at Matapan, 23
Aita Chaab (Sketch p. 343), 342
Aitaroun (Sketch p. 343), 342, 349
Aitken, Lt-Col E. F., 408, 409
Ajax, British cruiser
at Matapan, 23
in evacuation of Greece, 176, 179
in battle of Crete, 233, 239, 291
at Damour, 488n
Akrotiri Peninsula (Map p. 218), 218, 226, 238
Alamanas Bridge (Sketch p. 147), 141, 153
Alawis, The, 323
Albania, 4, 6, 14, 29-30, 35, 48, 50, 51, 58, 70, 112, 203, 212
strength in, 192
proposed withdrawal of Greek troops from, 12, 16
British air support in, 22-3
Italian offensive in, 25
proposed Greek-Yugoslav offensive, 26, 27, 40, 41, 43
Greek withdrawal, 46, 54, 76-7, 80, 93
Alcides, Norwegian tanker, 188
Aleppo (Map p. 339; Sketch p. 478), 327, 330, 331, 441, 479, 480, 511, 512, 517, 519, 534, 535, 546
Alexandretta, 188
Alexandria (Sketch p. 298), 17, 23, 30, 31, 151, 170, 174, 177, 202, 211, 227, 238, 239, 243, 251n, 291, 292, 298, 302, 305, 306, 311, 318, 320, 513n, 559
Aley (Sketch p. 504), 480, 535
Aliakmon-Olympus Line, See Olympus-Aliakmon Line
Aliakmon River (Map p. 34; Sketches pp. 4, 75), 3, 4, 8, 29, 32, 34, 40, 46, 54, 55, 56, 58, 66, 68, 71, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 81, 82, 83, 85, 86, 90, 92, 93, 94, 158, 165n
19th Brigade crossing, 87-89
Alikambos (Sketch p. 296), 307
Alikianou (Map p. 218), 221, 224, 230, 243, 244, 246, 254
Allan, Maj W. G., 346
Allen, Maj-Gen A. S., 31
in Greece, 55, 85, 97, 98, 99, 102, 106, 125, 126n, 136, 138, 139, 145, 152, 153, 164-5, 171, 172, 173
at Pinios, 107, 115, 117, 119, 121, 122, 127
selected to command 7th Division, 340, 413-14
in Syria, 386, 387, 418, 419, 446, 449, 454, 459, 461, 464n, 491, 499, 502, 511, 514, 521n, 547, 548
and plan for attack on Damour, 473-4, 480
arrest of French officers, 520
and Tripoli fortress, 536
transfer to Far East, 550
experience, 555
Allenby, Field Marshal Viscount, 356
Alma Chaab (Sketch p. 343), 342, 349
Almiros, 109
Amatour (Sketches pp. 504, 506), 507
Ambelakia (Map p. 106; Sketch p. 127), 107, 114
Ambrosio, General, 50-51
Amenities, AIF, 558-9
America, See United States
American College (Sketch p. 381), 384, 385
A.M.E.S. Ridge (Map p. 282), 285, 286
Amfiklia (Sketch p. 147), 138, 139
Amfissa (Sketch p. 156), 140, 142, 149, 156
Amindaion (Map p. 66; Sketch p. 67), 30, 35, 43, 57, 66
Ammunition
shortages at Retimo, 257
artillery, expenditure in Syria, 527n
mortar, at Retimo, 269
Anderson, Lt-Col A. J., 488
Anderson, WO2 D.A., 269
Anderson, Capt J. R., 146-7
Anderson, Col R. C. B., 287
Anderson, Lt-Col R. R., 61
Andrea, Fort (Sketch p. 421), 421, 422
Andrew, Brig L. W., VC, 222, 223, 236
Andrews, Pte G., 434n
Anglo-Iranian Oil Company, 200
Angora, 6
Ano Kalivia (Sketch p. 156), 158
Anstis, Cpl A. F., 308
Anti-Lebanon, 333, 352, 449, 468, 515, 519
Antipsara, 67n
Apex Hill (Map p. 282), 286, 287, 289, 293
Arab El Loueize (Sketch p. 353), 353
strength of, 391n
Arabs, The, 201, 326, 346, 412
relations with French, 322-4, 325, 332
Aramoun (Sketch p. 504), 504, 505
Archibald, Cpl T., 364
Argos (Sketch p. 145), 149, 150, 152, 161, 162, 163, 164, 166, 167, 168, 169, 173n, 175, 178, 179, 184
Argos Orestikon (Sketch p. 78), 76, 92
Arlabosse, General, 480
Arnold, Maj M. G. de L., 108, 126
Arthur, Capt W. H., 493, 494, 495, 500, 501
Artillery
in Greece: 37, 44, 47, 123, 145-7, 153
destruction ordered, 144
value of, 196. In Crete: 215, 216-17, 218, 219, 223-4, 242, 256, 279
strength in M.E., 321n, deficiencies, 535. In Syria, 386, 404, 436n, 439, 443, 459, 460, 503, 527
strength in regiments, 477n.
Anti-aircraft
in Crete, 219, 220, 221, 279, 280
strength, 204
French: in Syria, 452, 473, 480, 483
Persian: 532
Artouz (Sketches pp. 393, 395), 403, 407, 412, 415
Asfendhon (Sketch p. 296), 307
Askifou (Sketch p. 296), 295, 297, 298, 299
Assyrians, 200
Atalandi (Sketch p. 147), 103, 151, 155
Athens (Map p. 34; Sketch p. 175), 2, 3, 6, 12, 13, 14, 17, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 40, 44, 58, 65, 67n, 71, 78, 79, 80, 81, 83, 93n, 104, 106, 111, 112, 125n, 131, 132, 133, 140, 141, 143, 144, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 155, 158, 162, 163, 167, 168, 169, 175, 176, 177, 179, 182, 183, 184, 189, 195, 230, 521
Conference at, 9-11
Germans enter, 170
Atiqa, El (Map p. 482; Sketch p. 485), 472, 473, 474, 480
capture of, 485-6, 488-9, 495, 501
Atkinson, Cpl C. C., 436
Atkinson, Spr J., 148
Atkinson, Maj W. M., 363
Atlantic Charter, 531
Atock, Pte J. K., 306
Atrocities, in Crete, 240, 255, 286, 290
Aubrey, Lt-Col A. W., 150n
Auchinleck, Field Marshal Sir Claude, 327, 440, 513n, 533n, 555n
C-in-C India, 199
administration of armistice in Syria, 516, 518
appointed C-in-C M.E., 523, 531
states strength of national contingents in, 525-6
and Australian discipline, 545-6
Austin, Maj G. W., 138
Austin, Maj H. McP., 61
Australia, 7, 70n, 169, 341, 518, 525, 547, 557, 561
naval aid promised, 15
and Greek campaign, 16, 18, 194
and Overseas force, 540, 541-3
Blamey’s visit, 543-4
Australian Air Force, No. 3 Squadron, 335, 391, 394n, 441, 528-9
Australian Army, 554
officering of, 542, 544, 549, 558
strength in Australia, 543n
liaison with AIF overseas, 553, 560
see also Australian imperial Force
Australian Broadcasting Commission, 560
Australian Comforts Fund, in Middle East, 558-9
Australian Government, consultation with Great Britain, 14-15, 16-21, 194, 328-9, 553
Blamey’s advices on Greek campaign, 19, 27, on Crete, 210, 215, on Cyprus, 318, on Syria, 328, on possible employment of AIF in Turkey, 534, 544, during visit to Australia, 553
Anzac Corps proposals, 70n, 539-40, 541-2
and direction of Middle East campaigns, 21-2, 151, 542n, 555
premature release of armistice negotiations in Syria, 512
and organisation of AIF, 537, 539, 541, 542-4
and reinforcement of Far East, 549, 550
AIF wives, 559
– Advisory War Council, 19
Blamey’s discussions with, 20n, 544, 553
– Army, Department Of, 553
– Board Of Business Administration, 129n
– Defence Department, 151
– Information, Department Of, 560
Australian Imperial Force
First, 548
“Australianisation” of, 21
at Gallipoli, 69-70
breaking up of units, 543
officering of, 557n
British praise of, 558
War Records Section, 559
Second
strength and distribution, in Greece, 182-3
in Crete, 213-4
in Syria, 525-6
relations with French, 468-9, 516-19, compared to, 528, 529
Press censorship, 525, 526, 560-62
organisation of, 535, 537, 538-9
proposed expansion, 539-42, reduction, 542-4
proposed employment in Turkey, 544
discipline, 545-7
equipment, 548-9
reactions to Pacific War, 550
cooperation with British Army, 552-55
officering of, 555-8
amenities in Middle East, 558-9
quality and characteristics, 562
– HQ AIF Middle East, 211
creation of Rear Echelon, 22
in Greece, 23, 30, 36, 44, 54, 55, designated Anzac Corps, 70
Lavarack proposed as commander, 340-41
controls operations in Syria, 413-14, 449
occupation of Syria, 514, 515, 517, 518, 519, 535, 546, 548
movement to Far East, 549-50, 551
– Anzac Corps, Australian proposals, 70n, 341, 539-42, 544
creation of, 69-70
in Greece, 71, 77, 79n, 81, 83, 90, 94, 95, 96-7, 102, 103, 110, 128-30, 133, 139, 143, 144, 145, 149, 151, 152, 178n, 183, 184, 195, 547
achievements, 196
– “Australian Corps”, proposed formation of, 539-42
– Divisions
re-organisation of, 7
1st Armd, 530-31, 538, 539, 540, 541, 542-3
earmarked for Greece, 7, 17, 18n
staff, 36n
in Greece, 43, 70, 71, 72, 76, 82, 83, 93, 99, 104n, 109, 110, 111, 135, 138, 148, 160, 528
strength, 315
in Palestine, 320, 537, 540n, 553
and Anzac Corps proposals, 341, 539
earmarked for Far East, 550
7th, brigades of, 7
priority of dispatch, 18n
retained in Egypt, 37, 38, 39, 70, 93, 197, 320
earmarked for Syria, 326, 327, 328, 329
strength and composition, 334-5, 338
staff, 341-2
in Syria, 345, 385n, 395, 400, 418, 449, 451, 510, 511
casualties, 526
Allen becomes G.O.C., 413-14
effect of Press censorship, 526
lessons of campaign, 528-9
occupation of Syria, 514, 515, 529, 535, 537, 544, 548
proposal to place in “Australian Corps”, 341, 539
strength of, 540n
earmarked for Far East, 550
dispersal of, 553
brigades of, 7
9th, brigades of, 7
artillery strength, 216
and proposed “Australian Corps”, 341, 539
strength, 540n
relieves 7th Division in Syria, 550
strength in, 216
at Damour, 502
2/3rd LAA Regt, Crete, 204, 213n, 280
Anti-Tank Regts
2/1st, in Greece, 33n, 35, 76n, 79, 90, 107n, 121-2, 144, 153n, 164n
2/2nd, in Syria, 338n, 352, 397, 400, 401, 404n, 405, 409, 452n, 503
casualties, 526n
ammunition expenditure, 527n
Field Regiments
2/1st, in Greece, 33n, 82, 111, 135n, 145, 153n, 164, 173, at Kalamata, 178, losses, 183n, escapes, 189
2/2nd, in Greece, 75, 102, 111n, 145, 164n, at Brallos, 145-7, 148, 156, 157, losses, 147, 183n
in Crete, 211, 216, 217, 218, 219, 226, 238, 243n, 250, 297n, 313n, strength, 214n, escapes from, 308, losses, 315n
2/3rd, in Greece, 33n, 75, 82, 89, 144, 176, at Vevi, 43, 64, at Elasson, 102, 123, 124, losses, 183n
in Crete, 211, 219, 226n, 232, 242, 263, 276, 297, 299, 300, 304, 305n, strength, 214n, 256n, New Zealand opinion of, 232n, escapes, 310, 312, losses, 315n
in Syria, 350, 363, 364, 376, 379, 380, 382, 452n, 463, 473, encounter with French Navy, 413, at Damour, 481, 494, 499, casualties, 526n, ammunition expenditure, 527n. 2/5th, 216, 338n
in Syria, 356, 389n, 467n, 481, at Merdjayoun, 370, 386, 387, 395, 397, 398-9, 401, 404n, 408n, 444, at Damour, 487, 502, 503, casualties, 526n, ammunition expenditure, 527n. 2/6th, 216, 338n
in Syria, 352, 355, at Merdjayoun, 370, 386, 387, 404n, at Jezzine, 389, 401, 411n, 454, 459n, 460, 505, casualties, 526n, ammunition expenditure, 527n. 2/7th, 216, 310. 2/8th, 216. 2/9th, in Syria, 451n, 477n, 481, ammunition expenditure, 527n, 535. 2/11th, 535. 2/12th, 216
– Cavalry Regiments
in Syria, 342, 349-50, 351, 366-7, 377, 380, 381-2, 385, 461, 462, 467n, 475, 507, 514, Merdjayoun area, 352, 355, 370-1, 387, 388, 395, 396-7, 398, 400, 404, 408, 443, 449, squadron organisation, 355n, Kelly Gang, 404n, 447, Damour, 501-2, 503, 504
casualties, 526n
strength and equipment, 533
relief, 534
history, 385n
in Syria, 385, 389, 460-1, 477, 510
casualties, 526n
– Engineers
in Greece, 42, 74, 76, 88, 99, 110, 128-9, 134-5, 138n, 149, 153, 164n
Field Companies
2/1st, in Greece, 48, 73-4, 76n, 88, 107, 145, 148, 157
2/2nd, in Greece, 79, 125-6, 173n. 2/5th, 338n
in Syria, 387, 404n, 459n. 2/6th, 338n
in Syria, 346-7, 351, 366, 462-3, 472, 473. 2/8th, 144
in Crete, 211, 214n, 256n, 262. 2/9th, 338n. 2/15th, 535
– Infantry Brigades
divisional reorganisation, 7
in Greece, 36, 37, 41, 46, 54, 55, 56, 58, 72-4, 76, 80n, 82, 85-6, 94, 136, 138, 142, 145, 150, 152-3, 162, 168, 171-5, 178n, 181n, at Pinios, 97, 115-19, 126n
re-formation, 336n
see also Allen Force. 17th, 30, 36, 74n, 553
in Greece, 79, 106, 141, 145, 150, 152-3, 158, 162, 168, 171-5, 178, 181n
in Crete, 212
at Damour, 467, 474, 480, 481, 484, 490-3, 497-500, 502, 503-5
casualties, 526n
see also Savige Force
ordered to Tobruk, 37
rejoins 7th Division, 544. 19th, 30, 549, 555
in Greece, 36, 74, 75, 76, 79, 81, 82, 87, 99n, 102, 135, 145, 152, 162, 163-4, 173n, 181, at Vevi, 41, 43, 44, 47, 58, 59-65, 74
crosses Aliakmon, 87-9
at Brallos, 140, 141, 143, 149, 155-8, 255
in Crete, 211, 219, 242, 246, 247, 249-50, 253, 255, 295, 296, 298-9, 300, 303, 304
embarks, 305-6
battalions, 338n
in Syria, 340, 342-3, 344, 345-52, 367, 385n, 388, 389, 402n, 405, 412-13, 447, 460-62, 467, 469
at Damour, 469-74, 480-81, 482-91, 500, 502, 505
liaison with navy, 365n
casualties, 526n
22nd, 7
23rd, 7
transferred to 7th Division, 7
commander of, 341-2, replaced, 459
in Syria, 340, 343-4, 352-6, Merdjayoun area, 367-73, 386-7, 408, Jezzine area, 385n, 387, 388-90, 400, 404-6, 409, 452n, 461, 464-5, 474, 480, 505-9, strength at, 401
casualties, 526n
see also Berryforce
26th, 7
27th, 7
Allen Force, 99, 106n, 107n, 127, 145, 150, 152-3, 161, 162, 164-5, 171-5
Berryforce, 443-46, 446-9, 449-51
Savige Force, 81, 82, 90, 99, 103, 106n, 109-11, 125-6, 134-5, 137n
misunderstanding with 1st Armd Brigade, 104
– Infantry Battalions
battle fatigue in, 453
employment in Middle East, 470
compared to Foreign Legion, 529
in Greece, 73, 74, 85, 86, 97, 98, 100, 111n, 134, 145, 164n, 175
at Brallos, 140-1, 148, 149, 155-6, 157, 158
casualties, 183n
escapes, 315
at Retimo, 218, 219, 232, 234, 258-60, 261-4, 265, 266, 267, 273, 274-6
strength and equipment, 214n, 256-7
2/2nd, 31, 33n, 236n, 313n, 470
in Greece, 41, 42, 73, 74, 85-6, 97, 138-9, 142n, 153n, 172
at Pinios, 107, 108, 113-14, 115-16, 117, 118-19, 120, 122, 127, 134
escapes, 67n, 185, 186-8, 189, 336n
in Crete, 214n
distribution between Crete and Palestine, 336.
2/3rd, 31, 33n, 335, 336, 338n, 413
in Greece, 73, 74, 85, 97, 98, 119n, 138, 139, 142n, 153n, 186
at Pinios, 107-8, 114, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120-21, 127, 134
in Crete, 214n
in Syria, 419, 420-26, 427, 428-9, 511, 520, 529
at Jebel Mazar, 429-39
at Damour, 467, 474, 481, 491-2, 493, 497-8, 500, 504-5
in Greece, 75-6, 88, 89, 111, 135, 145, 164n
at Vevi, 44, 47, 48, 53, 56, 57, 59, 62-4, 66, at Sotir, 66-7, 68
at Brallos, 140, 141, 146, 148, 156, 157
in Crete, 211, 213, 219, 281, 283, 286, 287, 289, 290, 292n
strength, 214n, 279, 280n, 336n,
casualties, 315n.
in Greece, 79, 82, 90, 92, 97, 111, 118, 119, 125, 126, 135, 140, 141, 142, 149, 153n, 158, 164, 173, 178n
allotted to 7th Division, 335, 413
in Syria, 419, 467, 511, 514, 529
at Damour, 481, 491, 492, 493, 497, 498-9, 500, 502, 503-4
casualties, 526n.
in Greece, 79, 82, 90, 106, 111, 134, 135, 141, 142, 150, 153n, 163, 173, 178n
at Lamia Pass, 136-8
at Corinth, 161-2, 164, 165, 166-7
in Crete, 214n, escapes, 313-15.
in Greece, 79, 82, 90, 106, 111, 135, 141, 142, 150, 153n, 172, 173, 175, 178n
casualties, 183n
in Crete, 211, 213, 218, 219, 234-5, 236, 242, 248, 253, 295, 296, 297, 299, 300, 301
at Sfakia, 302, 303, 304-5, 305-7
in Greece, 44, 75, 76, 89, 111, 135, 140, 141, 142n, 145, 153n, 155, 157, 158, 164n, 173, 175
at Vevi, 47, 48, 53, 56, 57-8, 59-62, 64-5, 71
casualties, 183n
in Crete, 211, 213, 218, 219, 226, 234, 238, 242, 246, 248, 253, 295, 296, 297, 299, 300-1, 302, 303, 305, 307
at 42nd Street, 251
casualties, 315n.
2/11th, 33n, 44, 190, 336n, 470
in Greece, 79, 90, 97, 118, 119, 125, 126, 134, 145, 164
at Brallos, 140, 141, 148, 155, 156-8, 159
casualties, 183n
in Crete, 211
at Retimo, 213, 218, 219, 234, 257-8, 260, 262-3, 264-5, 266, 267-71, 272, 273-5, 276, 277
strength and equipment, 214n, 256n, 257
in Syria, 342, 346-7, 347-8, 348-9, 351, 377, 378, 379, 413, 467n, 511
at Jezzine, 452-3, 454, 455-9, 464-5
at Damour, 480, 489-91, 492, 493-5, 499, 500-1, 502, 503, 505
casualties, 526n.
2/16th, 338n
in Syria, 342, 345, 349-50, 351, 367, 384, 385, 461, 462, 470, 473, 514, 548-9
at Litani River, 360, 361-4, 365-6, 367
at Sidon, 380-2
at Damour, 474, 480, 481, 486-9, 495-6, 501, 502
casualties, 526n.
2/25th
allotted to 25th Brigade, 335, 338n
in Syria, 389n, 390, 447, 460, 480
Merdjayoun area, 368, 386, 387, 388n, 401, 405, 408, 409, 443-4, 445-6
advance to Rharife, 461, 462-4, 467n, 475-6, 477
at Mazraat ech Chouf, 505-6, 506-7
2/27th, 338n
in Syria, 343, 348-9, 365, 366, 367, 375-7, 378-9, 380, 382-5, 461, 462, 470-2, 480
at Damour, 480, 481, 482-5, 488, 489, 490, 491, 492, 494, 495, 496-7, 503, 505
2/28th, 190.
patrols, 368-70
Jezzine area, 388-90, 405-6, 409-12, 452, 453, 454-5, 457, 458, 459-60, 464, 465, 477, 505, 506, 507-9
casualties, 526n.
2/32nd, 335.
2/33rd, 338n
Merdjayoun area, 352, 368, 371-3, 387, 395-6, 400, 403-4, 443, 447-8, 449
strength, 451
16 Bde Composite
in Crete, 218, 219, 226n, 336, 439n
strength, 214n
casualties, 315n.
17 Bde Composite
strength, 214n
escapes, 313
casualties, 315n.
Composite Battalion, at Tolos, 179.
Reinforcement Battalion. at Tolos, 171, 178
– Machine Gun Battalions
2/1st, 33n
in Greece, 76n, 79, 86, 87, 89, 90, 135n, 137, 138, 141, 144, 153n, 156, 164, 175, 178n
casualties, 183n
in Crete, 211, 213, 236, 256n, 258, 259, 276, 300
strength, 214n
escapes, 310
casualties, 315n
2/3rd, 338n
in Syria, 390, 397, 404n, 452n, 459n, 535
Damascus area, 400, 401, 402, 403, 406-7, 419, 420, 427-8
casualties, 526n
– Medical
Field Ambulances
2/1st, 170
General Hospitals
2/6th, 182n
Nurses
evacuation from Greece, 164
– Military History And Information Section, 559-60
– Ordnance: 2/2 Field Workshop Company, 160
– Pioneer Battalions
2/1st, 190
2/2nd, 338n
in Syria, 349, 467, 474, 475, 476, 507
Merdjayoun area, 395, 400, 401, 404, 408-9, 443, 445, 446, 447, 448, 449-51
at Damour, 480n, 491, 493, 496, 499, 501, 502, 503
organisation and equipment, 408, 449n
– Provost Companies: 6th, 150, 151, 165
7th, 133
– Service Corps: 256n. 1 Aust Corps Petrol Company, 178n
– Signals: 164n
I Aust Corps Sigs, 136n, 153, 178n
6 Div Sigs, 341
– Ski Troops: 547-8
Australian Soldiers’ Club, 559
Australian War Memorial, 554, 559, 560
Avery, Lt A. R., 458
Avlianna (Sketch p. 73), 73, 74
Awaj, Nahr El (Sketches pp. 374, 393), 373, 374, 393, 412
Axios (Vardar) River (Map p. 34; Sketch p. 10, 34, 35, 41, 42, 52, 70
Ayia Deka (Sketch p. 288), 288
Ayia Galini (Sketch p. 203), 275, 310, 311
Ayia Konstantinos (Sketch p. 147), 145, 158
Ayia Marina (Sketch p. 147), 139
Ayia Marina (South of Suda Map p. 218), 242, 249, 254
Ayia Roumeli (Sketch p. 203), 226n
Ayia Trias (Sketch p. 147), 141, 148
Ayios Dimitrios (Sketch p. 84), 101, 109, 123, 124
Ayrton, Capt E. N., 423
Azibibi, Wadi (Map p. 410), 452, 453
–B–
Baalbek (Sketch p. 478), 478, 534, 535, 548
Baasir, 471
Babali (Map p. 282), 284, 286, 287, 290
Babali Hani, See Babali Inn
Babali Inn (Sketch p. 296), 253, 255, 295, 296
Badans, Cpl C. N., 423
Badarane (Sketches pp. 504, 506), 507-8
Badrane, Jebel (Sketch p. 393), 391
Baghdad (Sketches pp. 198, 199), 198, 200, 201, 332, 440, 467n
Baillie-Grohman, Rear-Adm H. T., 131n, 133, 143, 177, 179
Baillon, Maj-Gen J. A., 548-9
Barnes, Maj W. G. A., 548n
Baker, Cpl A. A., 113
Balate Ridge (Map p. 386), 388, 396, 397, 398, 449
Baldock, Capt R. G., 382
Italian ambitions in, 1
British plans for front in, 5, 6, 15, 191, 192, 193, 555
Blamey’s warning, 538
German commitments, 48
Ballantine, Maj R. L., 128-9
Bamford, Lt-Col H. O., 171, 179n
Banat, The, 48
Bandar Shapur (Sketch p. 533), 532
Banias (Map p. 386; Sketch p. 334), 333, 352, 353, 358, 399, 400, 403, 412, 439n
Barada Gorge (Sketch p. 416), 421
road-block in, 423-4, 425, 426, 427
operations round, 428-9
Bardia, Wadi (Map p. 258), 256, 259, 261, 262, 276
Barham, British battleship, 202
Barnes, Gnr C. E., 189
Bari/Err, Col J. E., 545
Barrowclough, Maj-Gen H. E., 109, 122, 148, 155, 168
Barter, Brig A. R., 91, 92, 517
Basra (Sketch p. 198), 198, 199, 200, 327, 478
Bassett, Maj B. I., 245
Bastin, Lt-Col H. E., 510, 546
Batadiye, El (Map p. 482), 498
Batal, El (Map p. 482), 471, 472, 482, 483
Barn/ (Map p. 410; Sketch p. 504), 477, 506
Baxter, Pte B. A., 252
Baxter-Cox, Brig A. R.,
estimate of, 341-2
in Syria, 352, 368, 371, 386, 387, 388, 401, 409, 411, 452, 453, 454, 459
problems of, 343-4, 370, 405, 412
Bayada, Ras El (Sketch p. 348), 346
Baylis, Lt G. A., 399n
Bayliss, Lt H. E. 269
Bayly, Maj C. Vv., 268
Bayonets, use of, 252-3, 348, 434, 435, 476, 508
Beamish, Air Vice-Marshal G. R, 206, 207, 220, 247
Bean, C. E. W., 559
Becker, Lt, 285
Bedding, Maj T. G., 218, 227, 240
Bedells, Maj T. C., 310
Beida, El (Sketch p. 478), 478
Beiqoun (Sketches pp. 504, 506), 477, 505
Beirut (Map p. 339), 326, 327, 328, 330, 333, 334, 336, 337, 338, 340, 349, 351n, 352, 379, 391, 393, 407, 413, 414, 416, 418, 421, 423, 424n, 426, 428, 429, 430, 432, 433, 442, 467, 468, 469, 477, 480, 489, 499, 502, 503, 513, 515, 517, 519, 521, 534, 535, 544, 546, 559
entry into, 514
Beit Ed Dine (Sketches pp. 462, 475), 405, 409, 452, 460, 461, [.469ff], 477, 480, 484, 485, 486, 489, 490, 491, 505, 509
Belgium, 558n
Belgrade (Sketch p. 51), 12, 13, 25, 26, 48, 50, 51, 71, 94
Bell, Lt-Col A. T. J., 143, 158, 304
Bennett, Maj G. W., 352, 371, 372, 373, 395, 396, 403-4, 447
Bennt Jbail (Sketch p. 343), 342, 350, 351
capture of, 349
Beresford, Capt B. D., 235
Beresford-Peirse, Lt-Gen Sir Noel, 341
Bergouliye (Sketch p. 348), 350
Beritiana (Sketch p. 296), 295
Bernard, Lt S. E., 252
Berry, Pte H. L., 300n
Berryman, Lt-Gen F. H., 549n
estimate of, 341
in Syria, 368, 389, 390, 451, 502
commands at, 401, 404, 408, 443, 446-7, 448, 449
Bertram, Lt-Col G. A., 454
Bertrand, Maj G. F., 150n
Bessell-Browne, Maj I. J., 273
Beucler, Colonel, 334
Birrell, Pte N. V., 373n
Bishop, Brig J. A., 161, 491, 492n
Bismarck, German battleship, 318
Bisset, Lt T. H., 489
Bizerta, 330
Blackburn, Brig A. S., VC, 401, 402, 403, 406, 407, 418, 420, 427, 515, 518
Blackburn, Lt-Col C. A. D’A., 225
Blair, WO2 D. A., 456
Blamey, Field Marshal Sir Thomas, 44, 55, 76, 81, 83, 103, 104, 108, 109n, 129, 139, 143, 144, 145, 149, 150, 152, 215, 244, 298, 301, 327, 335, 512, 527, 552, 561
priority of dispatch of AIF to Greece, 7
Menzies visits, 8
views on Greek expedition, 17-19, 27, 28, 192, 193
degree of consultation and responsibilities, 18-20, 194
raises question of leadership of Lustre Force, 21
proposed for higher command, 21-2
as Deputy C-in-C Middle East, 151, 340, 542n, 554-5
establishes Rear Echelon AIF, 22
reconnoitres Vermion-Olympus line, 34-5
opens headquarters in Greece, 36
protests at retention of 7th Division in Egypt, 37-9
presses for withdrawal of N.Z. Division to Olympus passes, 40
and Olympus–Aliakmon line, 43, 46, 54, 56, 58, 73, 79, 87-8
designates I Aust Corps Anzac Corps, 69-70
and Thermopylae line, 80, 82, 98-9, 140
reinforces Pinios Gorge, 95, 96-7
learns of decision to embark, 133
evacuation of nurses, 164n
and Cyprus, 318
criticises defence plan, 536
organisation of AIF, 340-1, 536-7, 538-9, 539-41, 543-4
and German threat to Turkey, 534
AIF discipline, 546-7
return of senior officers, 549
seniority and experience, 554
commissioning of OCTU graduates, 556-7
Blida (Sketch p. 343), 344, 352
Blida, Wadi, 347n
Blockade, Naval, of Europe, 325, 538
Blomberg, Maj von, 201
Blundell, Capt P. L., 444
Bmeriq (Sketch p. 353), 353, 403, 404, 447, 449
Boase, Lt-Gen A. J., 555
Boehme, General, 50, 51, 52, 94, 126
Bonaventure, British cruiser, 23
Bond, Capt R. L., 299
Booth, Sgt C. E., 464
Borden, Mary, 519n
Bordes, Capt, 517
Bosgard, Capt A. K., 186
Bosnia, 94
Boulter, Capt T. A. M., 188, 189
Boum, El (Map p. 482), 471, 472, 480, 482, 483, 484, 490, 491, 492, 496
Bourke, Brig H. S. J., 418, 424, 425
Bourkoch, Jebel (Sketch p. 416), 477n
Bourqouz (Map p. 386), 388, 449
Bousin, Capt, 426
Bowser, Col C., 36n
Bowyer-Smith, Capt Sir Philip, 180
Brallos Pass (Sketches pp. 82, 147, 156), 80, 83, 129, 134, 136, 138, 139, 183, 255
dispositions, 140-41, 142, 148, 149, 153
Vasey’s orders, 143
artillery engagement at, 145-7
rearguard at, 155-8
German account, 158-9
Brand, WO2 D., 157-8
Brauchitsch, Field Marshal Walther von, 50, 51
Brauer, Colonel, 284, 285, 286, 292, 293
Breakspear, Pte H. W., 506
Bremner, Lt L. D., 487
Bridgeford, Lt-Gen W., 34n
Bridges, Maj-Gen Sir William, 554
Britain, Great, 111, 132, 210, 335, 518, 547, 559
and Greece, 1, 2, 3, 5-6, 8, 9-10, 190-1, 192, 193, 214
relations with Turkey, 11, 534
with Yugoslavia, 13, 15, 24, 25, 26-7, 28
Dominion consultation, 14-15, 16-21, 194, 328-9, 553
relations with Arabs, 322-4
and Syria, 323-4, 331, 513, 524
relations with French, 324-5, 326, 330, 515, 516, 517, 519
Lend-Lease aid to, 530
reinforcement of Middle East, 8, 531, 541
and Persia, 531-3
Middle East strategy, 533, 534, 551, 555
reinforcement of Far East, 15, 549
proposed invasion of Sicily, 553
British Air Force, 6, 319, 538
in Greece, 1, 9-10, 17, 44, 70, 83, 133, 149-50, 152
in close support in Albania, 5
strength and distribution, 18, 22-3, 28, 37
withdrawn to Athens airfields, 83
losses, 183
relations with army, 195
strength in Middle East, 8, 320
in Crete, 219, 220, 231, 232, 242, 247n, 265n, 266, 302
strength and dispositions, 206-7, 214
losses, 316
at Malta, 531
in Syria, 322, 335, 344, 391, 441, 468, 479, 480, 527, 528-9
– Air Ministry Experimental Station: No. 220, 283
– Armoured Car Companies: No. 2, 440n
– Flying Training Schools: No. 4, 200
– Squadrons
– Wings
Western, 22n
strength and employment in Middle East, 6-7, 320, 321n, 531, 540-1, 551
allotment of commands, 21-2, 151, 527, 554-5
in Greece
losses, 183
consultation with Greeks, 194-5
staff talks with Yugoslav Army, 24-5, 26-7
relations with R.A.F., 195
in Iraq, 198
strength, 213-14, 315. losses, 315n, 316
artillery and engineer shortages in, 216, 535
in Syria, 515, 516, 518-19, 528, 534-6
strength, 526
tactical doctrines, 536-7
cooperation with Dominion contingents, 552-5
– Armies
Eighth, 549
– Commands
British Troops in Egypt, 527
Palestine Area, 545
British Troops in Palestine and Transjordan, 326, 544, 548
– Corps: X, 544
– Forces
Creforce, 210, 218n, 219, 243, 248, 249, 280
strength and dispositions, 213, 214
equipment, 215, 216-17, 220, 316-17
Habforce, 414, 440-1, 442, 466, 467n, 478, 510, 515, 532
Layforce, 244, 247, 249, 253, 255, 295, 296, 297, 299, 304, 305
Lee Force, 99
Lister Force, 180
Lustre Force, 24
selection of commander, 21-2
assembly in Greece, 30-33
shortages, 36-7
decision to embark, 131-3
departure of senior officers, 151-2, 155
strength in Greece and number embarked, 181n
Pemberton Force, 180
Transjordan Frontier Force, 201, 391, 394, 467n, 515
Western Desert Force, 151, 549
– Groups
W Group
in Greece, 43, 56, 77, 80, 90, 129n, 139, 143, 145, 155, 158, 160, 177
planned deployment, 36
splitting of headquarters, 37
cooperation with Greek Army, 65, 76-9, 81
orders to 1 Armd Bde, 103, 104
embarkation from Greece, 143-4, 162-3
precipitate closure of headquarters, 168
– Divisions, Armoured
increases in, 530-31
2nd, 7, 8, 37, 70, 93, 197, 204, 320
10th, 531
– Divisions, Cavalry: 1st, 320, 327, 467n
– Divisions, Infantry: establishment, 541
5th, 541
in Syria, 414, 417, 442, 467, 477, 510, 513, 515, 535
becomes 70th Div, 544
70th, 544
– Brigades, Armoured And Cavalry
composition of, 30
in Greece, 32-3, 34, 35, 42, 58, 72, 74, 77, 79, 82, 87, 89, 110, 111, 143, 152, 162, 165, 168, 169, 170, 175, 176, 181n
at Proasteion, 66-9
placed under command Anzac Corps, 81
misunderstanding with Savige Force, 103-4
tank and equipment losses, 69, 90
tank strength, 141
3rd, 197
4th Cavalry
at Habbaniya, 201
at Palmyra, 440-1
composition of, 467n
becomes 9th Armd Bde, 532
5th Cavalry, 467n
6th Cavalry, 467n
9 Armd, 532
– Brigades, Infantry:
14th
in Crete, 203, 204, 206, 210, 211, 212, 213, 219, 280n
16th, 210
in Syria, 392, 400, 413, 414, 418-19, 430, 432, 439, 442, 509
23rd, 535n
at Merdjayoun, 451, 467, 477, 509
Composite Brigade, in Crete, 248, 249, 250, 251
– Regiments, Armoured And Cavalry:
Cheshire Yeo, in Syria, 343, 344, 351, 352, 366, 388-9, 390, 402, 405, 452, 461, 463, 467n, 480, 505
Household Cavalry, 440n, 441, 466
3rd Hussars, 225, 280n, 299, 300, 307
4th Hussars, 30n, 33n, 42, 67, 68, 90, 141, 143, 149, 152, 161, 162, 165, 166, 167, 169, 171, 177n, 178, 180
losses in Greece, 183n
North Somerset Yeo, 477
Notts Yeo, 313
3rd Royal Tank, 30n, 33n, 35, 43, 57, 67, 68, 79, 135n, 141, 143, 152, 163, 171n, 178
Scots Greys, 338n, 388, 395, 397, 398, 399, 400, 401, 404, 408n, 443, 449, 467n
Staffs Yeo, 338n, 398, 400, 467n
– Regiments, Artillery:
Anti-aircraft:
151 Hvy Bty, 204
234 Hvy Bty, 204
52nd Light, 204
122 Light Bty, 165
159 Light Bty, 204
170 Light Bty, 452n
171 Light Bty, 399n.
Anti-tank:
102nd
in Greece, 30n, 33n, 68, 69, 77, 89, 90, 141, 170, 176-7
losses, 183n
in Crete, 212, 216, 219, 226n, 248, 250, 251
Royal Horse Artillery:
2 Regt
in Greece, 30n, 33n, 43, 57, 59, 60, 62, 64n, 67, 68, 90, 141, 155, 170
losses, 183n
106 Regt, 183n, 212, 216, 219, 232, 243n, 250
Field Regiments:
1st, 338n, 373, 394, 418, 419, 421, 477n
4th, 477n
237 Bty, 440n
239 Bty, 440n
Medium Regts:
7th, in Greece, 33n, 86, 183n; in Crete, 210, 212, 213, 216, 219, 279, 280n, 283, 286; at Damour, 503
64th, in Greece, 33n, 35, 43, 44, 53, 64, 79, 86, 123, 141, 183n
212 Bty, 481
– Regiments, Infantry: 196
1/Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
in Crete, 215, 219, 241, 243, 244, 287, 288-9, 290, 293, 310
casualties, 315n
2/Black Watch
in Crete, 206, 219, 279, 280n, 281-2, 284, 285, 286, 289, 292, 310
casualties, 315n
1/Essex, 201, 440, 441, 466, 478
2/King’s Own, in Syria, 413, 418, 430, 447, 448, 449, 451, 467n
2/Leicester
in Crete, 215, 219, 220, 279, 280, 283, 284, 286, 287, 288, 289
casualties, 315n
2/Queen’s, 215n, 237, 238, 251n
in Syria, 400, 407, 413, 418, 430, 433, 436, 438, 510
1/Rangers
in Greece, 30, 33n, 65n, 69, 104, 141, 148, 162, 169, 170, 176
at Vevi, 44, 47, 48, 53, 56-7, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 64
at Sotir, 67, 68; casualties, 183n
in Crete, 212, 219, 226, 238, 243, 244, 248, 250, 251, 265, 266, 267
casualties, 315n
1/Royal Fusiliers, 338n
in Syria, 356, 391, 394, 402, 406, 417n, 419, 424, 439n, 477
casualties, 430n
1/Sherwood Foresters, 318
1/Welch
in Crete, 213, 218, 219, 225, 226, 238, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 308
casualties, 315n
2/York and Lancaster
in Crete, 219, 279, 280n, 283, 284, 286, 287, 288
casualties, 315n
– Base Sub-Area
82: 143
Athens, 150
Field Companies
292nd, 103
580th Army Troops Coy, 74
– Medical
189 Fd Ambulance, 280n
Nurses
evacuation from Greece, 164
– Military Missions: 12, 30, 44, 132n
– Ordnance: 266
– Searchlight Units: 304 Battery, 204
– Special Service Battalions: 16n
“A” Battalion, in Crete, 243, 251, 297
“C” Battalion, 318
in Syria, 342, 346, 360, 364-5, 367
“D” Battalion, 253
British Broadcasting Corporation, 189, 272, 512, 525
British Commonwealth, and Greek Campaign, 192, 194
integration of forces, 551-2, 553, 554-5
British Government: 25n
Eden-Dill Mission to Middle East, 9-14
appointment of Minister of State to Middle East, 525
dominance by Prime Minister, 15, 193-4
Defence Committee, 327-8
– Departments:
War Office, 4-5, 70n, 202, 204, 209, 321, 322, 326, 327, 328, 525, 536, 540, 541, 542, 554-5
in Greece, 44
pre-campaign assurances, 20-1
– Mediterranean Fleet, 9
at Matapan, 23
in evacuation of Greece, 160-1, 163-4, 170-1, 172-3, 174-5, 176, 177, 179
at Kalamata, 180-1
losses, 175
bombards Tripoli, 202
in Battle of Crete, 227, 228, 233, 238-9, 291-2, 294, 297-8, 299-300, 301, 302, 305-6
supports Syrian invasion, 335, 350, 365, 367, 379n, 391, 413, 468, 473, 480, 488, 527
air force protection, 529
7th Cruiser Squadron, 239
15th Cruiser Squadron, 335
– Fleet Air Arm, 320
in Greece, 22-3
– Mobile Naval Base Depot Organisation
in Crete, 204, 212. 213, 215, 219
losses, 315n
– Royal Marines
in Crete, 204, 226, 231, 238, 243n, 248, 250, 280n, 299, 300, 302, 303, 304, 305, 308
British Historical Section, 193n
Brorren, Capt C. B., 350
Brock. Capt B., 186
Brown, Pte C., 268
Brown, Capt C. K., 433, 434, 438n
Brown, Gnr E. S., 147
Brown, Air Vice-Marshal Sir Leslie, 335
Brown. Capt T., 355
Brown, Maj T. B., 397
Bruce, Rt Hon Viscount. 318, 328
Brunskill, Brig G. S., 22, 29-30, 33n, 144n, 210, 317n
coordination of command in Greece, 44
Bryce, Lt J. K., 373n
Buchecker, Sgt H. R., 312
Buckingham, Gnr B., 444
Buckingham, L-Cpl J. R., 74
Buckler, Cpl H. A., 347
Buckler, Lt-Col S. H., 347n, 378
Buckley, Lt-Col A. A., 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 186, 190
Buderis, Cpl T. A., 473
Buderus, Sgt L. E. G., 422n
Bulgaria, 2, 3, 5, 8, 10, 11n, 13, 25, 26, 39, 191, 192
becomes German dependency, 24
territorial promises, 48
Bull, Maj M. A., 302
Burbidge, WO1 T., 487
Burckhardt, Capt, 285
Burns, Cpl P., 465
Burns, Tom, 174n
Burr, Capt F. S., 471
Burston, Maj V. C., 297, 299, 302, 305
Burt, Lt S. F., 447
Burzacott, Sgt W. R., 494
Btrrler, Maj W. G., 386, 506, 507
Buttercup Field (Map p. 282), 281, 283, 285
Burntose, Brig A. W., 396, 403, 404, 447
Buxton, Lt D. R., 378
Byrne, Lt-Col J. H., 355
–C–
Cairo, 6, 8, 9, 18, 20, 32, 83, 195, 197, 207, 210, 211, 214, 215, 244, 254, 271, 290, 298, 301, 303, 320, 322, 335, 340, 478, 513, 519, 525, 556, 560
press censorship at, 561-2
Calcutta, British cruiser, 160, 298
loss of, 318
Caldwell, Lt-Col W. B., 115, 116, 117, 118, 127
Caldro, Co G. J., 41n
Cameron, Lt G. L., 476
Cameron, Pte K. D., 120
Camm, Pte R., 445n
Camm, Capt R. A., 445, 449, 450, 451
Camouflage, 258
Campbell, Pte C. C., 67n
Campbell, Brig I. R., 86, 149, 234, 238, 243, 254, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 269, 271, 272, 277, 278, 279, 310
placed in command at Retimo, 256
disposes force, 257-8
proposes surrender, 273-5
Campbell, Sir Ronald, 12
Campbell, Cpl R. K., 354
Campbell, Col T. C., 222
Canadian Army, 531
establishment of Overseas force, 541
officering of, 557n. Canadian Kent Corps Troops, 42
Canea (Map p. 218), 203, 206, 207, 208, 210, 212, 214, 217, 221, 224, [.227ff], 238, 239, 240, 241, 243, 244, 248, 249, 250, 251, 254, 255, 258, 265, 266, 267, 279, 313
population, 202
dispositions at 218, 219, 226n
Canet, Col L. G., 341n
Cannon, Lt-Col W. G., 378, 452, 456, 490, 494
Cape Of Good Hope, 8
Carlisle, British cruiser, 170, 238, 239, 488n
Caro, Lt-Col A. E., 349, 360. 364, 380, 382, 485, 486, 487, 489
Carroll, Sgt S. L., 311
Carson. Sgt A. L., 120
Carstairs, Lt R. J., 461
Carter, Capt A. G. G., 265n
Carter, Pte B. B., 312
Casey, Rt Hon R. G., 328
Caspian Sea, 544
Casseau, Colonel. 393, 420, 427
Castellorizo Island, 16
Casualties, medical cooperation in treatment of, 265, 266n, 269, 270n, 290, 486n
Australian
in Greece, 122n, 134, 167, 183
in Crete, 252, 266n, 275, 283, 292n, 315n, 316
in Syria, 363. 384, 386n, 390, 409, 411, 438n, 446, 451n, 458, 468, 476n, 489n, 508
totals, 526
British
in Greece. 183
in Persia, 533
German
at Pinios, 127
at Thermopylae, 159
at Corinth, 167
total in Greece, 182
at Retimo, 275
totals, 316
in attempted seaborne invasion, 233
Indian
in Persia. 533
New Zealand
in Greece, 87, 97, totals, 183
Catroux, General G., 321, 324n, 358, 418, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518. 519
urges Free French advance on Damascus, 322, 326-7
Caucasus, 530, 531, 534, 538, 544
Cavallero, General, 331
Cemetery Hill (Sketch p. 245), 230, 232
Cemetery Ridge (Heraklion), 289
Censorship, in Middle East, 525, 526, 560-2
Cesme (Sketch p. 187), 186, 188
Chard, Col B. T. R., 341n
Chakmak, Marshal, I In
Channell, Capt D. R., 259, 261, 263, 276
Chaoub El Hass, Jebel (Sketch p. 416), 429
Chapman, Maj-Gen J. A., 341, 491, 499, 502
Chappel, Mai-Gen B. H., 204, 219, 283, 286, 290, 293-4
placed in command at Heraklion, 213
problems, 279-80
Charlesworth, Cpl A. E., 488
Charlies, The (Map p. 282), 279, 281
Charrington, Brig H. V. S., 33, 35, 59, 66, 68, 69, 74, 89, 90, 103, 104, 141, 148, 162, 170, 176, 177
Chateau De Beaufort (Sketch p. 353), 354
Chauvel, General Sir Harry, 542n
Chebaa (Map p. 386; Sketch p. 343), 343, 344, 371, 447, 477
Chehim (Sketch p. 462), 461, 463, 464, 475
Chilton, Brig F. O., 42, 85, 97, 106-7, 113, 115, 116-17, 118-19, 186, 187-8, 190, 336n
Chios Island (Sketch p. 4), 52, 185, 186. 188
Christofini, Fort (Sketch p. 396), 395-6, 403
Christopherson, Maj F. A., 456
Chrystall, Maj-Gen J. I., 515, 520
Churchill, Maj R. F. E. S., 525
Churchill, Rt Hon Sir Winston, 7, 8, 9, 13, 18, 328, 359, 512, 531
aid to Greece, 2, 6, [. 14n], 19
promises naval reinforcement of Pacific, 5
in British War Cabinet, 15, 193-4
seeks assurances before committing Dominion troops to Greece, 16, 17
hopes of Balkan front, 25, 27, 192, 555
and evacuation of Greece, 112-13, 131-2, 132-3
orders naval bombardment of Tripoli, 202
defence of Crete, 203, 207, 220, 241
proposes Freyberg as commander, 208
and de Gaullist movement, 321
approves proposed Free French advance into Syria, 322, 326-7
informs Menzies of decision to invade Syria, 329
transfers Wavell to India, 523-4
appoints Minister of State to Middle East, 525
organisation of British Army, 536
and proposed invasion of Sicily, 553n
Ciano, Count, 11n
Cincar-Markovic, M, 25
City of London, British transport, 173n, 174
Clan Fraser, British transport, 40
Clark, Capt C. A., 444
Clark, Lt-Gen J. G. W., 440, 441, 466, 478
Clarke, Cpl A., 407
Clarke, Lt A. W., 459n
Clarke, Lt F. L., 266
Cleaver, Lt E. H. R., 259
Clennett, Maj B. G., 427, 428n
Clifton, Brig G. H., 99, 149, 177
Clowes, Lt-Gen C. A., 34n, 95-6, 97, 549
Coakley Lt J. B., 411
Codes, German
at Heraklion, 283-4
Cot De Yafour (Sketch p. 416), 477
Coles, Pte G. T., 63
Colless, Pte O. W., 363
Collet, Colonel, 327, 335, 338, 373, 391, 394, 427
Collins, Maj-Gen R. J., 523n
Colour Patches, 336n
Colquhoun, Capt C. T., 108
Col’S Ridge (Map p. 386), 397, 399, 449
Colvin. Lt-Col F. B., 243, 305, 307
Comte, Sgt, 427
Connal. Lt, 402
Connolly, Pte P. E., 349n
Connor, Capt G. B., 353-4
Conrad, General, 228
Constable, Pte G. N., 347
Coombes, Lt-Col C. J. A., 59, 60, 61
Cooper, Capt L. C., 301
Copland, Maj J. S., 62, 63, 64, 67
Copp, Maj W. D., 372, 373, 404
Corby, Lt-Col J. A., 443
Corinth (Map p. 34), 162, 163, 164, 169, 173n, 177n, 183, 188, 197, 228, 275, 336
Isthmus force, 153
reinforcement of, 163
action at, 166-7
effect on embarkation plans, 168
Corinth, Gulf Of, 140, 142, 149, 166, 169
Costa Rica, Dutch transport, 173n, 174-5, 211
Cotton, Cpl, 402
Cotton, Lt-Col T. R. W., 353, 354, 368, 396, 404, 548n
Coulam, Pte C., 167
Courage, Lt-Col J. H., 160, 170, 179
Courtney, Lt-Col W. J., 356n
Coventry, British cruiser, 164, 298, 335
Cowan, Maj R. W. T., 496
Cowdery, Maj G. D., 346
Cox, Brig C. H. V., 289
Coyle, Capt G., 116
Cramp, Capt R. T., 377
Crawford, Capt A. A., 126
Cremor, Brig C. E., 156, 157, 218, 219, 297n
Cretan Police, 256n, 263, 276, 277, 278
Crete, 6, 22, 23, 65n, 113, 139, 152, 174, 179n, 182, 185, 186, 188, 189, 201, 320, 321, 326, 327, 335, 392, 419, 470, 523, 524, 530, 533, 537, 540n, 544, 554, 555, 562
Greek Government established, 153, 207
strategic value, 197
topography, 202-3
British garrison, 1, 203-4, 209-10, 210-14, 217-19, 527
reinforcement of, 202, 205-7, 215. 243, 287
Freyberg assumes command, 208-9
strength of contingents in. 210, 214, 315, 336
campaign in, 221-329
attempted seaborne invasion, 233
decision to evacuate, 254
escapes, 307-15
casualties, 315-16
German strength and losses, 316
see also Heraklion, Maleme-Suda, Retimo
Crimea, 549
Crna River (Map p. 34; Sketch p. 45), 47, 53
Cruickshank, Maj R. M., 386
Cullen, Maj H. D.
see Copp, W. D.
Cullen, Lt-Col P. A., 185, 186, 190
Cumpston, Capt J. S., 548n
Cunningham, Admiral of the Fleet Viscount, 83, 151, 239, 318, 319, 327, 553n
views on Greek expedition, 9, 193
and embarkation of force, 20-21, 151, 181
takes up Italian challenge at Matapan, 23
bombardment of Tripoli, 202
dispositions to meet threat of seaborne invasion of Crete, 227
and evacuation of Crete, 298, 303, 305
appeals for air reinforcement of Mediterranean, 320
allots naval forces for Syrian campaign, 335
estimate of Wavell, 524
Cunningham, General Sir Alan, 21, 549
Cunnington, Col E. A., 273, 274
Curson, Pte G., 348
becomes Prime Minister, 543
Curtis, Maj H. T., 558n
Cutler, Lt A. R., VC, 444-6, 448, 487
Cvetkovic, M., 25
Cypriot Pioneers, 492
in Greece, 137, 161, 165, 178, 180
strength and losses, 182-3
Cyprus, 208, 313, 319, 329, 530, 537, 553
Fleet Air Arm based on, 335n, 413
Cyrenaica, 7, 8, 9, 14n, 30, 41, 106, 193, 234, 349
halted, 6
German offensive, 16, 37, 197, 202
effect of aid to Greece on, 193. 523, 524
Czechoslovakia, 24
–D–
Dadion, Greek airfield, 228
Dadswell, Cpl L., 428n
Dakar, 330
Dalamiye, Ed (Map p. 482), 489
D’Albiac, Air Marshal Sir John, 26, 112, 131, 207
employs air force in close support in Albania, 5
strength of air force allotted for Greek campaign, 22, 37
opposes establishment of joint headquarters in single building, 33n
withdraws air force to Athens airfields, 83
orders withdrawal of air force to Crete, 149-50
commands air force in Palestine and Transjordan, 200
Dale, Maj R., 90
Daley, Cpl W., 490
Dalmatia, 94
Daly, Brig R., 387
Damascus (Map p. 339; Sketches pp. 393, 416), 201, 333, 334, 338, 344, 352, 374, 413, 414, 430, 432, 441, 446, 449, 465, 467, 468, 474, 478, 510, 515, 517, 519, 523, 534, 546, 548
airfield at, 322
proposed Free French advance on, 326-7
Allied advance to, 356-8, 390-91, 400, 403, 406-7, 415-18, 419-27
capture of, 427-9
French counter-attack, 393-5, 401, 412
Allied dispositions, 477
see also Barada Gorge, Mazar, Jebel
Damour (Map p. 482; Sketches pp. 500, 504), 439n, 477n, 513
advance to, 460-2, 464, 469-74
orders for capture, 480-1
battle of, 482-505
casualties, 489n
French account, 510
Damour River, 469, 470, 471, 472, 482, 501, 529
Danube River (Sketch p. 51), 48, 49
Daqoun, Wadi (Map p. 482), 480, [.490ff], 495, 497, 498, 500, 501
Daraya (Damour area Map p. 482), 470, 484, [.489ff], 496, 497, 505
Daraya (Rharife area; Sketch p. 462), 461, 464, 475, 476
Dare Es Sim (Sketch p. 381), 380, 382, 383
Darlan, Admiral, 325, 329-30, 331, 511
Davis, Lt M. H., 354, 368-70, 507, 508
Dawson, Lt-Col R. B., 299
Dawson, W. D., 227n
Day, Lt G. M., 308
Dean, Capt A. C., 496
Dean, Capt H. A., 161, 165, 166
Debbine (Map p. 386), 388n, 398, 408, 445
Debbine Valley, 397
Decoy, British destroyer, 164, 180, 226n
Deeley, Cpl L D. 458
Defender, British destroyer, 173n, 174, 180, 298
De Gaulle, General Charles, 321, 322, 332, 337, 358, 466
and invasion of Syria, 325, 326, 327, 328
ambitions in Syria, 516, 518-19
fails to rally Vichy French troops, 525, 528
De Guingand, Maj-Gen Sir Francis, 10n, 11n, 524
Deir Ez Zor (Sketches pp. 466, 478), 478, 479, 535
capture of, 466
Desk Kanoun (Sketch p. 416), 429, 439, 477
Darn Mar Jorjos (Map p. 482), 481, 491, 493, 498, 499, 500, 504
Dane Mimess (Map p. 386; Sketch p. 353), 355, 370
Delphi Pass (Sketches pp. 82, 147), 80, 142, 149, 158, 164
Delves, Lt W. P., 261
Demolitions, British, in Greece, 74, 83-4, 103, 106, 109, 110, 125, 126, 136-7, 138n, 149, 157, 165, 166
in Crete, 297. French, in Syria, 347, 351, 387
Deny, Maj J., 350
Dentz, General Henri, 327, 334, 356, 358, 390n, 469, 480n, 514, 516, 522, 526
attitude to German encroachment in Syria, 321-2, 326, 330-1, 332
becomes High Commissioner, 324
defends policy of resistance to British advance, 331
and armistice negotiations, 414, 511-13
arrest of, 520-21
Deraa (Map p. 339; Sketch p. 357), 326, 338, 344, 391, 393, 400, 403, 412, 415, 418, 419, 467n
capture of, 356-7
Deskati (Sketch p. 78), 47, 99n, 102, 128
Dhar El Moughara (Map p. 482), 480
Diamond, British destroyer, 171
Dickson, Sgt T. J. M., 486
Dicte, Mount, 279
Dido, British cruiser, 233, 291, 292
Diffey, Maj S. C., 61
Dill, Field Marshal Sir John, 18, 151, 209, 442
accompanies Eden on Mission to Middle East, 6
at Athens Conference, 9-11
urges withdrawal of Greek forces from Eastern Macedonia, 12
views on Greek expedition, 14n, 15, 16, 17, 193
confers with Yugoslav leaders, 26, 27
and invasion of Syria, 321, 327
proposes employment of mobile columns from Iraq, 391
Dilwarra, British transport, 173n, 174
Dilworth, WO2 C. E. J., 364
Dimas (Sketch p. 509), 510, 535
Discipline, AIF, in Greece, 129-30, 151, 165, 171-2, 172-3, 174
in Syria, 545-7
Disher, Brig H. C., 36n
Dittmer, Brig G., 224, 236, 251, 252n
Djedeide, 535
Djerablous (Sketch p. 478), 479
Diezireh, 535n
Djournieh, 521
Dnieper River, 530
Dodd, Maj R. W. P., 446
Dodecanese Islands, 4, 16, 31, 186, 197, 293, 316, 318, 520, 533-4
Doiran (Map p. 34), 26, 27, 29, 34, 41, 42
Doiran-Nestos Lane (Sketch p. 4), 4, 27
Papagos urges manning of, 25, 34
German attack on, 39-40
Domenikon (Sketch p. 124), 99n, 123
consultation with Great Britain, 14-15, 16-21, 132-3, 194, 328-9
attitude to Greek campaign, 191, 192
system of cooperation between, 552-5
Domokos (Sketch p. 82), 97, 99, 105, 106, 129, 138n
rearguard at, 82, 90, 111, 134, 135, 136-7
Donaldson, Pte A. T., 269
Dossetor, Sgt O. R. C., 456
Dougherty, Maj-Gen I. N., 48, 62, 63, 67, 88, 287, 289, 556n
Dougherty, Sgt R. H., 459n
Douglas, Pte C. H., 464
Douglas, Sgt E. F. R., 488
Doummar (Sketch p. 416), 428, 429
Dower, Pte H. A., 456
Dowsett, L-Cpl A. E., 268
Drave River (Sketch p. 51), 50, 51, 71
Dredge, Lt R. A., 347
Druse Legion, 467n
Duncan, Lt W. J., 363
Duncan, Capt W. N., 60
Dundas, Lt K. I., 273
Dungey, Sgt P. B., 488
Dunkirk, 173
Dunlop, Lt-Col E. E., 164n
Dunlop, Maj J. W., 118
Dunn, Cpl B., 448
Dunn, Pte R. K., 120
Dunz, Capt, 285
Dyke, Brig L. G. H., 218n
–E–
East Hill (Map p. 282), 283, 284, 286, 287, 292
East Wadi (Map p. 282), 281, 283, 284, 285, 286
Eather, Maj-Gen K. W., 555
Eden, Rt Hon A., 17, 18, 132, 321
warns of German threat to Balkans, 2
visits Middle East, 6
at Athens conferences, 9, 10n, 11n, 12
consults Turkish leaders, 11
urges Yugoslavia to join Allies, 13, 26
advocates expedition to Greece, 16
Edessa (Map p. 34; Sketch p. 4), 3, 10, 27, 29, 30, 33, 35, 36, 42, 43, 70, 94
Edgar, Brig C. R. V., 138, 336n
Edmonds, Brig-Gen Sir James, 557n, 558n
Edwards, Lt A. D., 135
Egger, Lt, 285
Egypt, 2, 3, 7, 15, 22, 30, 32, 71, 125n, 133, 151, 191, 194, 197, 200, 205, 206, 207, 208, [.211ff], 232, 261n, 278, 287, 292, 293, 302, 307, 308, 309, 311, 312, 316n, 317, 322, 358, 391, 392, 442, 537, 541, 543, 557n, 559, 561
Ekhinos (Sketch p. 45), 39, 40, 52
Elafonsis Islands, 312
Elasson (Map p. 34; Sketch p. 124), 35, 36, 40, 44, 67n, 82, 83, 84, 99, 105, 109, 113, 128, 143, 158, 232n
rearguard at, 99n, 101-2, 122, 123-4
Elatia (Map p. 106; Sketch p. 96), 97
Eleusis (Sketch p. 145), 150, 151, 164.5, 169, 228
Elevtherokhorion (Map p. 38), 102
Elliott, Brig C. M. L., 34n, 548
Elphick, Lt W. T., 363
Elvy, Pte C. J., 268
Embrey, Lt-Col F. J., 156, 157, 158, 263, 265, 267, 312-13
Empire Air Training Scheme, 542
Engert, Cornelius van H., 512
Enipeus River (Sketch p. 136), 128
Enterprise, British cruiser, 532
Epirus, 14, 76, 131, 132, 140, 142, 156, 158, 183, 195
Equipment, problems of supply between Allies, 77
use of captured French equipment, 517, 518
British
destruction in Greece, 144-5, 170, 172, 173
compared to German, 196
shortages in Crete, 205-6, 210, 212, 215, 218, 220, 256n, 280n
French, supply to Iraq, 330, 331, 332
Greek, 5, 33, 41, 42, 54, 81, 207, 218
Erithrai (Sketch p. 175), 155, 158
covering force at, 144, 148, 162, 168, 169, 232n
Euboea Island (Map p. 34), 140, 141, 142, 148, 186, 189, 190
Euphrates River (Map p. 339; Sketch p. 199), 200, 201, 440, 441, 479-80, 515, 531n, 534, 535
Evangelismos (Map p. 106; Sketch p. 127), 107, 115, 117, 118, 122, 127
Evans, Capt A., 506
Evans, WO2 F. P., 116
Evans, Lt-Col F. R., 399
Everett, Pte W. H., 438
Evetts, Lt-Gen J. F., 254, 298, 414, 417, 418-19, 420, 429, 430, 431, 439, 467, 477, 509, 510, 514
Ezraa (Sketches pp. 334, 395), 338, 344, 357, 358, 394, 400, 403, 407, 412
–F–
Fadden, Rt Hon Sir Arthur, 15, 16, 19, 25
becomes Prime Minister, 542
Fairbairn, Lt T. C., 86
Falconer, Brig A. S., 217
Far East, 544n
Farmer, Capt J. G., 348
Farnington, Maj C. J., 34n
Farquhar, Maj E. A., 505
Farran, Maj R. A., 246
Fascism, 323
Fatigue, in Syria, 453, 459, 529
Faulkner, Col N. W., 341n
Fawcett, Lt-Col G. H., 379
Feltham, Cpl E. J. A., 369-70
Fenton, Lt-Col A. G., 525, 561
Ferdisse (Sketch p. 396), 352, 371-3, 395, 396, 404
Ferguson, Capt J. B., 353
Ferguson, Lt J. L. D., 477n
Ferguson, Cpl W. C., 455
Festeqaniye, El (Map p. 482), 470
Fiennes, Lt-Col Sir Ranulph, 515, 520
Fiji, British cruiser, 215, 238, 318
Finlay, Col C. H., 484
Fitchett, Ian, 560
Fitzhardinge, Capt J. B., 310
Fitzsimons, Pte D. W., 268
Fiume, Italian cruiser, 23
Flamingo, British sloop, 173n
Flashman, Capt J. A. F., 121
Fleet Air Arm, see British Navy
Fleming, Lt-Col A. P., 61
Flint, Maj C. F., 387
Florence, Capt J. M., 370-1
Florina (Maps pp. 34, 66), 26, 27, 29, 34, 35, 36, 42, 43, 46, 54, 56, 67n, 70, 72, 76, 77, 81, 94, 104, 158
Flynn, Wo2 E. P., 422n
Forbes, Maj A. M., 297, 299, 305
Ford, Maj F. J. V., 261, 263, 273, 310
Formidable, British aircraft carrier, 23, 227
Forrester, Lt-Col M., 224, 237
Forster, Major, 255
Forty-Second Street, see Maleme-Suda
Four A Chaux (Map p. 482), 480
Fowler, Pte E., 362
France, 8, 11, 45, 49, 52, 57n, 132, 497, 515, 520, 530, 531, 545, 552, 558n, 562
relations with Axis powers, 322, 324-5, 329-32
with Arabs, 322-3
rule in Syria, 323-4
relations with Britain, 324-5, 326, 328, 332
Free French movement, 321, 519n, 524-5, 528
and cease-fire in Syria, 511-13
Frangokastelli (Sketch p. 203), 304
Fraser, Pte J. R., 268
Fraser, Lt-Col K. W., 100
Fraser, Rt Hon P., 20, 210, 215, 301, 303n, 541
Free French Division, proposed employment in Syria, 321-2, 326, 327
earmarked for invasion, 329
strength and composition, 334-5, 338n, 359, 526, role, 338, 344
in Syria, 430, 442, 465-6, 478, 509, 510, 512, 525, 528
advance to Damascus, 357, 373-4, 375, 390-1, 393, 394, 403, 407, 414, 415, 417, 418, 420, 421, 427
and administration of Acre Convention, 515-16, 517, 518, 535
relations with AIF, 468-9, 517-19
disbandment, 519
see also French Army
strength in Syria, 335
attacks on British Navy, 350, 413
on troops, 379n, 388, 421n, 479-80, 528
French Army, in Syria, 328, 329, 524, 527
strength and dispositions, 325-6, 333-4, 358, 374, 390
objectives of counterattack, 412
at Nebek, 466
at Damour, 474-80
surrender of, 511
Free French recruitment, 515-19
arrest of officers, 520-1
casualties, 526
see also Free French Division
– Regiments:
22nd Algerian, 358, 364, 374, 412, 451
29th Algerian, 412, 429, 451, 497, 510
6th Chasseurs d’Afrique, 358, 374
7th Chasseurs d’Afrique, 358, 374, 412, 426, 510
24th Colonial, 358, 374, 412, 426, 429, 439, 510
6th Foreign Legion, 333, 358, 374, 412, 426, 440, 441, 446, 448, 451, 452, 458n, 471, 477, 497, 510, 529
1st Moroccan Spahis, 348, 349, 358, 412, 429, 439, 510
17th Senegalese, 358, 412, 429, 439, 452, 464, 510
16th Tunisian, 358, 412, 451, 466n
French Navy, 513n
Freyberg, Lt-Gen Lord, 40, 69, 82, 95, 97n, 98-9, 101, 109, 139, 141, 143, 148, 150n, 154, 155, 162, 167, 177, 203n, 212, 221, 225, 231, 232, 234, 237, 242, 243, 244, 249, 250, 251, 253, 260, 263, 265, 266, 267, 271, 272, 278, 290, 293, 295, 527
consultation with Wavell before Greek expedition, 17, 18-19, 20
reconnoitres Vermion–Olympus line, 33-5
and Anzac Corps proposals, 70n, 341, 539, 541, 544
orders units to retain all fighting equipment until embarkation, 145
disregards order to embark from Greece, 152
takes command in Peloponnese, 163, 168
embarks, 179
takes command in Crete, 208-9, 317
staff, 210-11
and Greek Government, 214-15
cables Creforce requirements, 215-16
cables reports on fighting to Wavell, 227, 241, 247-8, 254
embarks, 300-2
Friends Ambulance Unit, 174n
Frowen, Brig J. H., 210
–G–
Galatas (Map p. 218; Sketch p. 245), dispositions at, 218
operations round, 221, 224-6, 230, 231, 237, 243, 244, 245-7, 254
Galilee, Sea Of (Sketch p. 357), 467n
Gallash, Capt F. E., 265n
compared to Syria, 460
Galloway. Lt-Gen A., 22, 35, 46, 79, 204
assumes command at Merdjayoun, 451
Gambier-Parry, Maj-Gen M. 13., 204
Gamble, Col F. B., 341n
Gambling. in AIF, 547n
Gardikaki see Om
Gardiner, Pte L. N., 68n
Gardner, Capt L. G. 390
Garnier, General, 521n
Garrett, Brig A. R., 34n, 79, 91, 92
Gately, Capt J. C., 59
Gaunt, Maj D. C., 363
Gavdfios Island (Sketch p. 203), 309
Gaydhapoula Island, 308
Geddes, Lt R. G., 471, 472, 483
Geneva Convention, 215, 219n, 225n
Gentry, Maj-Gen W. G., 208
George, King of Greece, 5, 13, 112, 131, 132, 150, 153, 212, 214-15, 226
Georgioupolis (Sketches pp. 203, 296), 218, 226, 232, 234, 235, 254, 296
Geranta (Map p. 38), 35, 36, 44
Gericke, Captain, 240
German Air Force, 4, 16, 240, 319, 327, 531
strength available for Greek campaign, 17-18, 37
ordered to destroy Belgrade, 48
in Greece, 74, 80, 81, 83, 86, 90, 105, 115, 119, 120, 123, 125, 128, 129, 132, 133, 134, 135-6, 148, 149-50, 156, 162, 166, 176
attacks on shipping, 164, 171, 174
fails to exploit success, 130
in Crete, 242, 244, 265-6, 280-1, 292
strength in Mediterranean, 320
and use of Syrian airfields, 322, 329, 330, 331
role in war, 538
–Corps:
VIII Air, 227-8
in Crete, 239, 284, 285, 292, 293
–Divisions
7th Air, composition, 228
in Crete, 229, 292, losses, 316
22 Airborne, 219
composition, 228-9
West, 228-9
– Regiments, 56, 139, 142, 197
numbering of companies, 276n
1st Assault
composition, 228
in Crete, 229, 230, 233, 244, 247, 254
1 Parachute, in Crete, 284-6, 292-3
2nd Parachute
at Corinth, 166-7
in Crete, 229, 233, 243, 275, 276, 277, 284-6
3rd Parachute
in Crete, 229, 230, 240, 244, 254, 255, 276
German Army, 1, 3, 5, 10, 11, 14n, 188, 191, 195, 330, 331, 345
strength in Balkans, 2, 27, 37, 184
available for Greek campaign, 6, 17, 27-8, 49-50, 94, 184, 192
takes offensive in Libya, 37, 197, 523
organisation of S.S. formations, 57n
time-table for invasion of Russia, 192-3
– Armies
Second, composition of, 49-50
composition, 48-50
losses, 182
–Groups: First Armoured, 49, 51, 70
– Corps
XI Armoured, 49n
XIV Armd, 49n
XVIII Mountain, 50, 51, 52, 94
41 Motorised, 49
–Divisions, Armoured
2nd, 50
in Greece, 70, 94, 126, 127, 128, 142, 143, 158, 184
in Greece, 94, 126, 128, 142, 143, 158, 180, 183-4
in Greece, 70, 71, 87, 93, 94, 126, 128, 143, 184
– Divisions, Infantry: 22nd, 227n
72nd, 50
73rd, 50
in Greece, 70, 94, 126, 183, 184
79th, 49
101st, 49
132nd, 49
164th, 50
183rd, 49
294th, 49
“Graf Strachwitz” (Bulgarian), 49
– Divisions, Motorised
16th, 49
60th, 49
S.S. Leibstandarte “Adolf Hitler”, 50, 52
in Greece 57, 67n, 70, 71, 93, 126, 133, 142, 183, 184
S.S. “Reich”, 49
– Divisions, Mountain: 1st, 49
4th, 49
in Greece, 94, 126, 142, 143, 184
in Crete, 228, 233, 240, 255, 264, 292, 317n
6th, 50
in Greece, 52, 70, 94, 126, 142, 143, 158, 184, 228, 255
– Regiments, Armoured: 3rd, 126
31st, 277
33rd, 71
– Regiments, Infantry: 11th, 93
“Grossdeutchland”, 49
“Hermann Goering”, 49
– Regiments, Mountain
85th, in Crete, 239, 240n, 243, 246, 255, 297
100th, in Crete, 233-4, 239, 240, 243, 244, 247, 254, 255, 297, 307
131st, 127
141st, in Greece, 158-9
– Units
55th Motor Battalion, 159
95th Engineer Battalion, 240
112th Reconnaissance Unit, 126, 127
see also German Air Force
Germany, 1, 15, 16, 25, 49, 111, 182, 189, 197, 219n, 497, 518, 528, 562
and Greece, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 14, 133n
plans invasion of Russia, 6, 189, 441
relations with Turkey, 11, 327n, 534, 544
and revolt in Iraq, 198, 199, 201-2
Middle East strategy, 201, 530, 531, 533-4
relations with French, 323-5, 329-30, 332
influence in Syria, 326, 327, 328, 331, 435
and Persia, 532
Gibbins, Capt G. W., 118
Gibson, Lt-Col J. T., 251
Gidley King, Lt G. B., 434, 436
Giles, Capt A. V., 387
Gilhoolv, Lt G. J. E., 399
Gill, G. H., 453n
Gilmour, Maj P. R., 110
Gilmour-Walsh, Lt A. H., 262
Glasgow, Capt D., 501
Glasgow, Lt-Col D. D., 366, 367
Glenearn, British transport, 161, 170
Glengyle, British transport, 160, 170, 174, 215, 298, 299. 335, 360
Glenroy, British transport, 238, 239, 243, 251n
Gloucester, British cruiser, 23, 31, 215
Glubb, Lt-Gen J. B., 324, 338, 466
Godfroy, Vice-Admiral R. E., 513
Goering, Field Marshal Hermann, 227
Gonnos (Map p. 106; Sketch p. 96), 99, 106, 107, 108, 113, 122, 126
Gooch, Col Sir Robert, 441
Gooch, Brig T. N., 153
Goodwin, Capt H. K. H., 304, 305, 307n
Gook, Capt W. W., 267, 268, 269
Gordon, Sgt J. H., VC, 508
Gordon, Maj R. K., 165
Gordon, Brig R. R., 406, 407, 420, 427, 428
Goslett, Lt-Col D. L. B., 97
Gourand, Fort (Sketch p. 421), 421, 422, 426
Goybet, Fort (Sketch p. 421), 421, 422, 424-9
Grace, Lt-Col C. H., 341n, 521n
Graffin, Pte A. B., 362
Graffin, Pte F., 260n
Grant, Lt-Col J. L., 60
Grant, Lt J. L, 483
Gravia (Sketch p. 147), 138, 140, 156, 157, 158, 159
Grayson, L-Sgt G. N., 444
Greatwood, Lt-Col H. E. G., 417
Greece, 4, 18, 22, 27, 34, 197, 204, 205, 207, 208, 210, 211, 212, 215, 217, 227, 228, 232n, 234, 235, 236n, 275n, 279, 284, 285, 300, 306, 317, 320, 321, 335, 340, 419, 439n, 470, 497, 523, 526n, 527, 529, 530, 537, 539, 540, 544, 547n, 552, 554, 555, 561n
invokes British support, 1
British aid to, 3, 7, 8, 9-10, 11, 191-2
British Mission to, 12-14
German threat to, 2, 5, 14, 16
affirms decision to resist German attack, 5-6
and Yugoslavia, 26
communications system, 29-30, 35
campaign in, 39-196, embarkation planning, 20-21, 28, 81, 83, 105, 112-13, 131-3, 143-5
precipitate evacuation of staffs, 151-2, 195
numbers embarked, 181n
escapes from, 67n, 122n, 185-90, 312n, 313-15, 336n
Greek Air Force, 302
Greek Army, 89, 90-1, 93, 94, 95, 102, 104, 105, 110, 132, 143, 517n
in Albania, 1-2, 5, 25, 41, 112, 192
cooperation with Yugoslav Army, 3, 40
strength and dispositions, 10-11, 13, 28
British estimates of, 17, 33-4, 60n, 78, 131
difficulties of cooperation with, 41-2, 66, 77-9, 81, 194-5
in eastern Macedonia, 45-6, 52
effect of defeats on, 111-12, 131
surrenders in Epirus, 133, 142, 195
capitulates to Germans, 153
in Crete, 205, 206, 227, 247, 254, 279, 283, 284, 285, 287, 291, 293, 304
strength, 203, 207, 212-13, 214, 219, 241n
at Retimo, 263-4, 265, 267, 269, 277
strength and equipment, 256n
– Armies
Central Macedonian, 36, 44, 46, 58, 65, 72, 76, 78, 81, 90, 92
Eastern Macedonian, 10, 39-40, 42, 45
Epirus, 40, 54, 66, 77, 79, 81, 83, 92, 111-12, 131, 133, 142
Western Macedonian, 40, 43, 66, 76, 77, 79, 80, 83, 90n, 91, 93
–Corps
– Divisions, Cavalry, 43, 46, 48, 54, 58, 65, 66, 18, 80, 92
– Divisions, Infantry:
12th, 5n, 10, 13, 27, 33, 34n, 36, 43, 44, 45, 46, 54, 65, 66, 68, 77, 78, 80, 92
19th, 5n, 13, 33, 34, 36, 40, 41, 42
20th, 5n, 13, 33, 34n, 36, 44, 46, 47, 57, 58, 65, 66, 77, 78, 80, 83. 92
– Brigades: 21
Dodecanese Regiment, 47, 54, 58, 60, 66, 71
Evros, 39
– Battalions
3rd Recruit, 280n
7th Recruit, 280n
Reserve Officers’ College Bn, 149
Greek Government,
suggests evacuation of Lustre Force, 131, 143
Venizelist party, 131-2
weaknesses of, 191-2, 203, 213
transferred to Crete, 150, 153, 207, 214-15
evacuated to Egypt, 226
under German occupation, 142n
Greek Navy, 312
Greeks, The, 14, 17, 31, 67n, 133n, 139, 155, 164, 176, 178, 185, 186-7, 188, 189, 308, 312, 315
Green, Lt-Col C. H., 31n, 186, 190
Green, Pte F. W. J., 268
Green, Pte J. B., 308
Greenway, Capt G. J., 266, 312n
Greiffenberg, Maj-Gen von, 49n, 71, 142
Grevena (Map p. 34; Sketches pp. 55, 78), 47, 58, 69, 76, 77, 79. 80, 81, 83, 87, 90, 91, 92, 93, 95, 102, 103, 110, 126, 128, 158, 184
Greyhound, British destroyer, 239, 318
Grieve, Capt B. R., 110, 111, 171
Griffin, British destroyer, 170n, 179
Grimsby, British sloop, 170n
Guedeney, Fort (Sketch p. 421), 421
Guepard, French destroyer, 363
Gullgrr, Hon Sir Henry, 548n, 559
Gurnes (Sketch p. 288), 284, 285, 292, 293
–H–
Habbaniya (Sketch p. 199), Iraqi attack on, 200-201
Habil, Jebel (Sketch p. 509), 510
Hackett, Brig J. W., 407
Hadwell, Pte J. M., 314
Haifa (Map p. 339), 67,1, 189, 198, 200, 202, 336, 419, 440, 467n
Haig, Lt-Cdr R. A., 254, 271, 273
Haining, Gen Sir Robert, 321n
Halder, General Franz, 202
Halfaya Pass, 197
Halifax, Rt Hon Earl, 321n
Hall, Maj K. S., 459
Halliday, Capt G. H., 235
Hann, L-Sgt J. E., 450
Hansen, Major, 331
Huant, El (Sketch p. 462), 461, 462, 470, 472, 482
Harant, Captain, 426-7
Haret Jendal (Sketches pp. 504, 506), 507
Hargest, Brig J., 99, 100, 213, 224, 232, 235, 236, 237, 238, 249, 250, 253, 296, 299, 301, 302, 304
Harkness, Capt J. B., 186
Harley, Lt K. N., 473
Harlock, Brig H. G. F., 173, 178, 180, 181
Harper, Maj C. H. D., 351
Hart, Capt Liddell, 227n
Hasbani River (Sketch p. 353), 353
Hasbaya (Map p. 386; Sketch p. 343), 343, 344, 352, 372, 395, 396, 412, 449
Hasrout (Sketches pp. 462, 475), 461, 464, 475, 476
Hassaniye (Sketch p. 377), 378, 382
Hassetche (Sketch p. 478), 479
Hasty, British destroyer, 164, 180
Hauran (Sketch p. 334), 338, 377
Havock, British destroyer, 164, 177, 179, 181
Hawaii, 549
Hayes, Maj P. B., 138
Heagney, Maj B. S., 274
Hearman, Maj J. M., 361, 362, 473, 485, 487, 488
Hebbarne (Map p. 386; Sketch p. 396), 371, [. 373], 395, 396, 403
Heidrich, Colonel, 230, 233, 240, 254
Hejaz Railway, 344
Hele, Capt I. H. T., 559
Hellas, Greek yacht, 161
Hellenic State Railways, 29
Henderson, Cpl G. F., 346
Henderson, L-Sgt N. F., 447
Hendry, Lt-Col J. G., 108, 113, 114, 116, 119, 120, 139
Henry, Capt R. L., 364n, 379n, 483n
Heraklion (Map p. 282; Sketches pp. 203, 208), 186, 203, 205, 208, 211, 212, 215, 220, 232-3, 238, 239, 241, 247, 255, 258, 263, 273, 296, 298, 310, 312
dispositions and strength, 218-19
reinforcement of, 243, 244, 287, 288
airfield at, 227, 229, 279, 280
German plan for capture, 228-9
defence of, 281-94
Hereward, British destroyer, 173n, 174, 175, 180, 292, 318
Herington, J., 391n
Hermes, British aircraft carrier, 532
Hermon, Mount, 333, 374, 390, 393, 395, 421, 432, 443, 477
Hero, British destroyer, 172, 173n, 174, 175, 180, 181, 226n, 251n
Herring, Lt-Gen Sir Edmund, 36n, 44, 146
becomes G.O.C., 6th Division, 544
Herron, Lt A. A., 267
Heugh, Maj H., 74
Heywood, Maj-Gen T. G. G., 12, 132n
Hickey, Pte J. H., 487
Hicks, Cpl L. R., 355
Hickson, Sgt D. R., 425
Hildebrandt, Lt C. W., 434, 436, 437, 438
Hill, WO2, 122n
Hill “A” (Map p. 258), 256, 257, 259-60, 261, 263, 265, 266, 267, 275, 276
Hill “B” (Map p. 258), 256, 257, 258, 260, 263, 266, 272
Hill “D” (Map p. 258), 256, 257, 261, 267, 273
Hill 107 (Map p. 218), 223, 230, 233, 236
Hill 182, see AMES Ridge
Hill 225 (Map p. 482), 494, 495
Hill 296, see Apex Hill
Hill 394 (Map p. 482), 470, 471, 483, 491, 492n
Hill 498 (Map p. 482), 491, 496
Hill 512 (Map p. 482), 484, 493, 496
Hill 560 (Map p. 482), 484, 492, 496-7
Hill, 567 (Map p. 482), 489, 490
Hill 569 (Map p. 482), 491, 498, 511
Hill 832 (Sketch p. 462), 461, 462, 475, 476
Hill 1001 (Map p. 66), 48, 57, 62, 63
Hill 1054 (Sketch p. 504), 505, 506, 507
Hill 1069 (Sketch p. 506), 506
Hill 1203 (Sketch p. 506), 506
Hill 1284 (Map p. 410), 405, 453-9, 464
Hill 1332 (Map p. 410), 405, 409, 411, 453-6, 464, 465
Hill 1377 (Map p. 410), 411, 452, 454, 456, 465
Hill 1628 (Greece), 85
Hill-Griffiths, Capt K., 139
Himmler, Heinrich, 57n
Hingston, W. G., 416n
Hirewell, Pte R. J., 313n
Hipworth, Maj J. A., 280n
Hitler, Adolf, I, 14, 57n, 182, 227n, 523, 524, 530
orders invasion of Greece, 6
issues directive, 48-9
relations with Yugoslavia, 24, 192
dissuaded from attacking Cyprus, 318
relations with Vichy, 324, 325, 329-30, 331
fixes date for invasion of Russia, 330
Hoddinott, Capt F. J., 121, 432, 438
Holmes, Sgt A. R., 349
Hour, Hon H. E., 537
Homs (Map p. 339; Sketch p. 478), 338, 415, 428, 440, 442, 478, 509, 510, 515, 517, 519, 535
Honner, Lt-Col R., 134n, 157, 158, 260, 264, 266, 267, 268-9, 272, 273, 274, 275, 309
Hood, British battle cruiser, 318
Hooper, Maj G. F. R., 261, 272, 310
Hopkins, Harry L., 8n
Hopkins, L-Cpl N. H., see F. W. McVicar
Hopkins, Maj-Gen R. N. L., 553
Hopkinson, Maj W., 365
Horley, Capt D. G., 349, 350, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, 380, 382
Horne, Pte H. R., 308-9
Horses, use by “Kelly Gang”, 404, 447
Hosking, Lt C. G. S., 312-13
Hotspur, British destroyer, 179, 181, 292, 305
Hourani, A. H., 323n
Houssaniye (Sketch p. 416), 429
Houston, Capt J. R., 354, 355, 390, 405, 406, 411
Hovendene, Lt-Col H. E., 558n
Howard, Lt-Col F. J., 559, 560
Howden, Lt-Col W. S., 351, 378
Howlett, Lt L. F., 291n
Hoyer, Sgt-Major, 255
Hoys-red, Sgt A. R., 431
Hughes, Lt, 103
Hula, Lake (Sketch p. 334), 337n, 343
Hull, Cordell, 330n
Hum., Capt R. D., 312n
Humbley, Maj A. S., 398-9
Hunter, Lt A., 167
Hurford, Lt W. C., 443
Hurley, Capt F. J. F., 560
Hurley, Brig G. E. W., 150n
Hutchinson, Sgt S. M., 271
Hutchison, Lt-Col I., 422, 424, 425, 428, 431, 432, 433, 436n, 437, 438, 439, 493, 504, 505
Hutson, Brig H. P. W., 30n
Hutton, Lt-Cdr P. C., 164n
Hyacinth, British sloop, 161, 179
Hyles, Capt J. H., 89
–I–
Ibeles Saki (Map p. 386; Sketch p. 367), 372, 373n, 386, 387, 395, 397, 398-9, 446, 447-9
Ida, Mount, 279
Ierapetra (Sketch p. 203), 203
Ikingi Maryut, 216
Ilex, British destroyer, 413
Imbros Island, 315
Imperial, British destroyer, 292, 318
Imperial War Graves Commission, 186
Imsar (Sketch p. 367), 366, 367
Immtos (Sketch p. 296), 297, 300, 307
India, 199, 200, 215, 333, 523, 533n, 544, 551, 555
strength in Syrian campaign, 526
estimated build-up in Middle East, 541
cooperation with British Army, 552
– Divisions
6th, 533n
8th, 532
10th, 199, 201, 440, 441, 478-80, 515, 532, 535
– Brigades
2nd Armd, 532
in Syria, 356-7, 373, 375, 391, 393, 403, 407, 414, 415, 416-17, 418, 419, 420-1, 424, 430, 439, 477, 529, 535
17th Inf, 478
20th Inf, 479
24th Inf, 478
25th Inf, 201
– Regiments
3/10th Baluch, 532
4/13th Frontier Force, 479
2/4th Gurkha, 479
13th Lancers, 479
3/1st Punjab, 338n
in Syria, 356-7, 394, 403, 415, 417, 418
casualties, 430n
4/6th Rajputana Rifles, 338n
in Syria, 356-7, 394, 403, 415, 416
casualties, 430n
Indo-China, 545
Inglis, Maj-Gen L. M., 217, 219n, 225, 234, 235, 242, 244, 245, 246, 248, 249, 251
Ingram, Sgt L. S., 147
Inkpen, Capt F. M. B., 380
Innsariye (Sketches pp. 367, 376), 367, 375
Intelligence
British
of German strength in Balkans, 37
and scale of attack in Crete, 205, 207, 208-9, 210, 213, 219, 228, 231
of Vichy strength in Syria, 325, 337-8
Joint Intelligence Committee, 207
German
in Syria, 330
Iran, see Persia
Iraq, 326, 327, 340, 391, 412, 414, 467, 523, 524, 531, 533n, 534, 535n, 555
British policy in, 197-8
relations with Germany, 198-9
German aid to, 201-2, 330, 331, 332, 524
campaign in, 199-201
advance into Syria from, 440, 441, 478-80
relations with Persia, 532
Iraqi Army, 329
strength of, 198
Ireland, 541
Irvine, Cpl L. I., 188
Irwin, Lt W., 63
Isaachsen, Lt-Col O. C., 366, 378, 383, 384
Isis, British destroyer, 179, 181, 413
Iskandaroun (Sketch p. 343), 342, 346-7, 350, 351, 360
strength in Mediterranean, 320
and use of Syrian airfields, 329, 330
Italian Army, 14, 321n, 551, 555
in Albania, 1-2, 4, 5, 25, 27, 58
cooperation with German Army in Balkans campaign, 50-1, 54, 70, 94, 132, 133n, 195
in Crete, 293n
Italian Navy, 52, 197, 292n, 310
at Matapan, 23
Italy, 11n, 15, 25, 48, 201, 310, 524, 533, 562
and Germany, 48
relations
with France, 329-30
influence in Persia, 532
–J–
Jaboor, Lt-Col R. F., 218n
Jackal, British destroyer, 305
Jackson, Pte A., 476n
Jackson, Lt-Col D. A. C., 155, 157, 264, 265, 266, 269, 270, 271, 312
Jackson, Lt-Col D. R., 179, 185-6, 190
Jacob, Lt, 127
Jager, Gnr C. H., 313n
Jaguar, British destroyer, 298
Jamieson, L-Sgt R. T., 472
Jankovic, General, 26-7
Janus, British destroyer, 363
Japan, 15, 17, 25, 549-50, 551, 552, 555, 562
Java, 550
Jdaidet Artouz (Sketch p. 393), 403
Jebel Druse, 323, 324, 327, 333, 374, 394, 412, 467n, 510, 534
Jefferson, Lt M. F., 444
Jeffrey, Gp Capt P., 391
Jenkins, Capt C. H., 138n
Jerme (Sketch p. 367), 389, 390, 401, 408, 459n
Jerusalem, 328, 336, 340, 413, 441, 511, 519, 521, 527, 546, 548, 560
Jess, Lt-Gen Sir Carl, 537
Jezzine (Map p. 410; Sketch p. 334), 340, 385n, 393, 400, 401, 402n, 414, 446, 461, 467, 557n
French counter-attack, 404-5
operations round, 409-12, 464-5, 477, 505-10
reinforcement of, 412-13, 452-3
Jisr Anou Zeble (Sketch p. 353), 353
Jisr Bennt Jacub (Sketch p. 334), 337n, 400, 412
Jock Columns, 536
Johns, Lt R. D., 385
Johnson, Capt A. M., 487n
Johnson, Lt A. T., 505
Johnson, Capt C. M., 121, 122, 127
Johnson, Pte H. C., 266
Johnson, Capt I., 349, 360, 361, 362
Johnson, Capt S. H., 222
Johnston, Cpl H. H., 261
Johnston, Brig W. W. S. 34n
Johnstone, Cpl N. M., 281n, 292
Jones, Lt-Col J. S., 161, 162, 166, 167
Jones, Brig L. B., 356, 393, 415, 417
Jordan River (Sketch p. 357), 337n, 338, 344, 358, 400, 401, 402n
Jose, Lt R., 384
Jubb, Tpr N., 350
Judean Hills, 474
Juno, British destroyer, 233, 239, 318
–K–
Kadem (Sketch p. 416), 415, 427
Kafr Badda (Sketch p. 361), 365, 366-7
Kafr Chebaa, See Chebaa
Kafr El Aouamid (Sketch p. 416), 429
Kafr Hammam, 447
Kafr Houn (Map p. 410), 388, 389, 409, 459n
Kafr Matta (Sketch p. 500), 496, 503, 505
Kafr Maya (Sketch p. 462), 461, 463
Kafr Mechki (Sketch p. 334), 344
Kafr Naffakh (Sketch p. 357), 356
Kafr Roummane (Map p. 386), 447
Kafr Sir (Sketch p. 343), 343, 351, 366, 367
Kafr Suss (Sketch p. 416), 426
Kafr Tibnite (Map p. 386; Sketch p. 353), 354
Kalabaka (Map p. 34; Sketch p. 78), 76, 79, 81, 90-2, 93, 97, 99, 102-4, 109-11, 122, 125-6, 128, 133, 142, 158
Kalamara, Greek yacht, 186
Kalamata (Sketch p. 145), 164, 168, 169, 184, 185, 188, 189
embarkations from, 152, 162, 163, 165, 171-5
total embarked, 181n
Kalavrita (Sketch p. 145), 169
Kalgoorlie, 362
Kalives (Map p. 218), 226n, 253, 295
Kallidromon Mountains, 189
Kallipevke (Sketch p. 124), 126
Kalothronion (Sketch p. 156), 155
Kamechlie (Sketch p. 478), 479
Kandahar, British destroyer, 170, 180, 302
Kanimbla, Australian transport, 532
Karachi, 199
Karacol (Map p. 482; Sketch p. 500), 502
KanAssos, General, 46, 47, 54, 58
Karatsos (Map p. 218; Sketch p. 245), 224, 225, 230, 246, 254
Karditsa (Sketch p. 159), 126, 158
Karperon, 102
Kashmir, British destroyer, 239, 318
Kaso Strait (Sketch p. 203), 227, 292
Kastelli (Sketch p. 203), 219, 227, 229, 240
Kastoria (Sketch p. 78), 40, 76, 77, 92, 93, 94
Katekar, Maj H. J., 472, 494, 495
Katerini (Map p. 34; Sketches pp. 84, 101), 334, 35, 36-7, 40, 44, 70, 71, 72, 84, 98, 99, 100, 102, 106, 122, 123, 184
Kato Dhio Vouna (Sketch p. 147), 158
Kato Nevrokop (Sketch p. 45), 39
Kay, Col W. E., 161
Kea Island (Sketch p. 145), 170
Keitel, Field Marshal Wilhelm, 331
Keith, Major, 300
Kelb, Jebel El (Sketch p. 393), 393, 394, 407, 420
Kelly, British destroyer, 239, 318
Kelly, Lt C. C., 355
Kelly, Maj S. J., 150n
Kelsall, Capt D. V. C., 109
Kelvin, British destroyer, 302
Kentwell, Cpl R. N., 119
Kenya, 25n
Kephissia (Sketch p. 175), 169, 182
Kerasia (Sketch p. 55), 54, 58, 75
Kerkinitis, Lake, 40
Kermanshah (Sketch p. 533), 533
Kerr, Maj R. J. L., 475
Key, Lt-Col A. S., 65n
Keyes, Lt-Col G. C. T., VC, 360, 364
Khalde (Map p. 482; Sketch p. 500), 480, 503
Khan Deinoun (Sketch p. 374), 373-4, 418, 419
Khan Saada (Sketch p. 377), 377, 378
Kharat, Mount (Map p. 410), 453, 455, 456, 458, 459, 460, 464, 474, 477
Kharkov, 549
Khedive Ismail, Egyptian transport, 174
Kheibe (Map p. 386), 373, 448-9
Kheurbet El Biar (Map p. 482), 480, 493, 497
Khiam (Map p. 386; Sketches pp. 343, 396), 344, 352, 353-4, 358, 368, 370, 371, 373n, 387, 395, 397, 399, 400, 404, 412, 447, 449
Khirbe (Map p. 386; Sketch p. 343), 354-6, 358, 368, 370-1, 386, 408n, 412
Khoudesion (Sketch p. 288), 291
Khyber Pass, 333
Kiely, Capt V. A.. 259
Kifisokhori (Sketch p. 147), 125n
Killalea, Sgt H., 136n
Killearn, Rt Hon Lord, 321, 358
Killen, Tpr T. D., 377
Killey, Capt G. H., 263
Kimberley, British destroyer, 176, 180, 181, 312, 350
King, Admiral E. L. S., 238, 302, 305, 335, 363
King, Maj-Gen R., 92, 125, 149, 158, 164, 492, 493, 499, 502, 503, 504
Kingston, British destroyer, 170, 176, 180
Kingstone, Brig J. J., 440, 441
Kipling, British destroyer, 239
Kippenberger, Maj-Gen Sir Howard, 109, 122, 123, 213, 217, 224, 225, 226, 237, 245-6, 248, 251, 252n, 536n
Kirk, Capt V. D., 236
Kirkbride, Sir Alec, 324
Kirkuk (Sketches pp. 198, 533), 199, 440, 532
Kisamos Bay (Sketch p. 203), 227, 229
Kiswe (Sketches pp. 334, 374), 338, 358, 374, 390-1, 393-4, 402, 403, 412, 418, 427, 429
Kithera Island (Sketch p. 145), 179, 181n
Kladhisos Creek (Map p. 218), 251
Kleidi (Maps pp. 34, 66), 46, 61, 65, 71
Kleist, Field Marshal Ewald von, 49, 50, 51, 70, 71
Klisoura Pass (Map p. 34; Sketch p. 55), 43, 65, 66, 71, 76, 77, 78, 80, 83, 92, 93
Knimis, Cape (Sketch p. 147), 149, 155
Knossos (Map p. 282; Sketch p. 288), 279, 284, 288, 289, 290, 291, 293
Knox, Maj D. W. R., 153
Kokkinoplos (Sketch p. 84), 101, 109
Komitadhes (Sketch p. 296), 297, 299, 302, 304, 305, 306, 307
Korea, 528n
Koryzis, Alexander, 5-6, 8, 9, 12, 104, 112
Kotulas, General, 36, 37, 43, 46
Kozani (Maps pp. 34, 38), 30, 34, 36, 42, 47, 55, 65, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 75, 76, 77, 81, 86, 87, 94
Krakau, Colonel, 246, 247, 254, 255
Kramme, Pte J. H., 494
Kriekouki, see Erithrai
Kriva Palanka (Sketch p. 4), 52
Kuhn, General, 71
Kuneitra (Map p. 339; Sketches pp. 334, 357), 337n, 338, 352, 356, 358, 391, 393, 400, 415, 418, 419, 421, 429, 439n, 467
French counter-attack, 394-5, 401-3, 412
British recapture, 406-7
Kumnig, Pte, 255
Kyffin, Capt P. J., 346, 347, 378, 455
–L–
Labiye, El (Map p. 482), 470, 471, 472, 482, 491
Labouna (Sketch p. 343), 342, 348
Lacey, Lt A. R., 114
Lamb, Lt-Col D. J., 107, 108, 119, 120, 121, 122, 138, 153, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 426
Lamia (Map p. 34; Sketch p. 78), 29, 80, 82, 92, 93, 104, 107, 108, 111, 112, 122, 125n, 128, 129, 134, 139, 140, 142, 143, 146, 149, 158, 184, 186, 189
Lampson, Sir Miles, see Killearn
Landale, Maj W. G. A., 454, 455, 456
Lane, Cpl P. A., 67n
Lang, Lt-Col J. T., 445
Langlands, Lt E. R., 460
Langridge, Capt B. D. N., 365
Lapthorne, Lt H. D., 355
Large, Brig D. T. M., 164n
Larisa (Map p. 34; Sketch p. 96), 11, 27, 29, 30, 35, 36, 40, 41, 66n, 76. 79, 82, 83, 90n, 92, 94, 95, 97, 98, 99, 103, 104n, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109n, 110, 111, 114, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 133, 134, 135, 139, 142, 143, 146, 158, 186, 188
Latakia (Map p. 339; Sketch p. 516), 323, 514, 534
Latham, Brig H. B., 181n
Lausanne, Treaty Of, 323
Laval, Pierre, 325
Lavarack, Lt-Gen Sir John, 335, 338n, 550, 555
warned to prepare for move of 7 Div to Palestine, 326, 327
and plan for invasion of Syria, 336, 337, 340-1
warned of impending appointment to I Corps, 340
assumes command, 413-14
estimate of, 341
in Syrian campaign, 368, 370, 386, 387, 390n, 395, 403, 431, 460, 477, 515
orders to meet threat of French counter-attack, 400-1
approves Berryman’s policy at Merdjayoun, 404, 446, 449
reinforces Jezzine, 412-13
proposes diversion of main effort to Damascus front, 418-19
presses Wavell for tanks, 430n
ordered to concentrate on drive to Beirut, 467-9
conduct of campaign, 526-7
relations with Free French, 468-9, 516-19
and Syrian armistice, 511-13, 514
arrest of French generals, 520-1
and Press censorship, 525
recommended as commander of “Australian Corps”, 340-1, 529
experience, 554
Lawley, Sgt R. H., 349
Lawrence, T. E., 356
Lawry Lt P. C., 267
Laybourne-Smith, Maj G., 300, 304, 305n
Laycock, Maj-Gen R. E., 253
Leask, Capt J. C., 499
“Leaving”, landing barge, 309
Lebanese, The, 325
Lebanon, The, 202, 326, 327, 333, 337, 379. 413, 452, 478, 514, 515, 519, 521, 544, 548
history and geography of, 323-4, 333
Lebanon Mountains, 333, 343, 400, 405, 461, 467, 470, 474, 534, 548
Le Brun, Sgt K. W., 458
Le Chevalier Paul, French destroyer, 413
Lecoulteux, Colonel, 412
Lee, Lt-Col A. J., 384, 483, 484, 496, 497
Lee, Air Vice-Marshal A. S. G., 11n, 195n
Lee, Brig E. A., 34n, 35. 43, 44, 82, 90, 97, 111, 135, 136, 137, 138, 153, 161, 162, 163, 168, 177, 179
Lee, Sgt J. P., 310
Lee, Lt V., 269
Lees, Sgt J. H., 147
Legentilhomme, General Paul, 338, 373, 390, 391, 393, 417, 418, 427, 468-9, 517
Legge, Pte A. B., 308
Lemnos Island (Sketch p. 4), 52
Lend-Lease, 530
Le Nevez, WO2 R., 139
Leningrad, 530
Leptokaria (Sketch p. 85), 67n, 126
Lergessner, Capt E. T., 243, 261n, 265, 266n, 267, 275
Levadhion (Map p. 34; Sketch p. 84), 30, 98, 100
Levadia (Sketch p. 147), 136n, 139, 143, 149, 151, 158
German plans and policy in, 331, 523-4
Leventes (Sketch p. 73), 73, 74
Lewington, Capt A. J. M., 355
Liaison, 553
with Greeks, 41-2, 66, 77-9, 81, 194-5, 205, 207
Libya, 32, 37, 60, 107, 112, 132, 193, 321n, 388, 439n, 474, 529, 530, 536n
Lillingston, Lt-Col E. G. G., 68, 161, 166, 167
Limb, Lt T. M., 371
Limos, D. G., 185
List, Field Marshal, 48, 49, 50, 51, 70, 71, 94, 128, 142, 165, 184, 195
Llster, Lt-Col M. D. B., 171
Litani River (Sketches pp. 343, 361), 333, 342, 343, 344, 350, 351, 352, 354, 368, 370, 375, 387, 388, 395, 401, 408, 443, 446, 449
Litani Valley, 355, 393, 405, 409
Lloyd, Maj-Gen W. L., 338n, 356, 373, 375, 391, 393, 394, 403, 407, 412, 417-18, 420-1, 422, 424, 428, 429, 430, 468
Logan, Lt-Col E. P., 318
Lohr, General A., 227, 317, 318
Lomax, Maj-Gen C. E. N., 430, 431, 432, 433, 438, 439n
London, 2, 3, 7, [.14ff], 21, 131, 192, 194, 197, 204, 207, 210n, 211, 220, 254, 320, 321, 326, 327, 328, 391, 478, 524, 525, 538, 540, 541, 555
Longmore, Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur, 2-3, 8, 9, 11n, 220, 298n, 322
Longos (Sketch p. 147), 139, 141
Longworth, Maj L. E., 364
Love, Lt-Col J. P., 62n
Lovegrove, Maj E. P., 561n
Lovell, Lt-Col D. J. H., 153
Lovell, Co! S. H., 521
Loveridge, Col N. B., 36n
Lovett, Lt H. I., 115
Lowen, Lt-Col I. H., 79
Lucks, Capt L., 382
Lucas, Brig L. C.. 36n, 76n, 88, 99
Luff, Pte S. P. C., 390
Luftwaffe, see German Air Force
Luneberg, 219
Lunn, Maj H. T., 234, 235, 306
Lupo, Italian destroyer, 233
Luxton, Lt-Col L., 150n
Lynch, Lt-Col R. J., 245
Lyon, Cpl F. G., 108
Lyttleton, Capt Rt Hon Oliver, 516, 518, 519, 525, 531
–M–
Maameriye (Sketch p. 367), 378
Maani, Jebel (Sketch p. 393), 391
Macarthur-Onslow, Brig D., 388, 396, 397, 399, 443
Macartney, Maj R. R., 308
Macaulay, Capt T. B., 463, 505, 506
Mccaffrey, Lt J., 138
McCarty, Lt-Col J., 62, 63, 88, 89
McCaskill, Capt D. M., 157, 266, 267
Mcconnel, Maj-Gen D. F., 548
Mcconnell, L-Cpl R. D., 456
Mccullough, Capt K., 362, 364, 380
Mcdermid, Pte G. R. W., 268
Mcdermott, Lt J. L., see J. L. Perry
Mcdonald, Dvr, 136n
Macdonald, Col A. B., 342, 343, 349, 351, 360, 362, 363. 365, 380, 473, 485, 487, 488
Mcdonald, Pte C. T., 270n
Macdonald, Capt G. G., 384
Mcdonald, Lt-Col H. Il, 60, 61
Macdonald, Capt J. E., 423, 424n
McDomaa, Cpl R., 310
Mcdonnell, Maj A. J. L., 558n
Macdougal, Lt B. H., 423, 424, 431, 498
Mceachern, Sgt J. C., 477n
Macedonia, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 24, 25, 29, 35, 45, 46, 48, 99n, 184
Macfarlane, Maj C. W., 137, 138
McGavm, Capt A. S. D. J., 465, 495
McGeoco, Lt B. de B., 251, 252, 277n
Mcgrath, Brig P. S., 341n
Mcgregor, Maj W. R., 120, 422, 428, 431
Machrhara (Map p. 410; Sketches pp. 334, 462), 340, 405, 411, 465
Mackay, Pte H., 498n
Mackay, Lt-Gen Sir Iven, 206, 211, 341
in Greece, 36, 43, 46, 47, 54, 56, 58, 62, 64, 65, 66, 69-70, 72, 74, 76, 87, 98-9, 104n, 108, 109, 110, 111, 125, 134, 136, 138, 139, 140-1, 143, 145, 149, 150, 152
reconnoitres Veria Pass, 37
assumes command at Vevi, 44-5, orders withdrawal, 58-9
and Greek discipline, 60n
under air attack, 129, 135, efficacy of, 547n
embarks from Greece, 166
recalled to Australia as GOC Home Forces, 544, 549
Mackenzie, Cpl J. R., 349n
Mackenzie, Maj R. B., 365, 381
Mckerrow, Capt I., 258
Mackinnon, Maj A. S., 422
Mackinnon, Maj W. A., 488-9
Macky, Lt-Col N. L., 95, 96, 97, 106, 115
McLaren, Pte I. A., 313n
Maclean, Col F. W., 150n, 171, 178
McLennan, Sgt T. A. L., 458
Macmeikan, Capt T. K. L., 487, 502
Mcnab, Brig G. A. C., 310
McNaught, Lt-Col G. C., 217n
McPhee, Lt-Col D. R., 375, 376
McPherson, Lt K. J., 118
McPherson, Maj R. E., 156
Macpherson, Lt W. N., 383, 384, 483
McQuarrie, Pte D. N., 312
MacQueen, Cpl A. A., 114
McVicAr, L-Cpl F. W., 368
McWilliam, Sgt, 310
Madani, Jebel (Sketch p. 393), 393, 403, 415, 417n
Maddern, Maj R., 88
Mmn, Sgt J. S., 429
Maitland, Capt F. J. V., 433, 437
Majdal, El, 419
Makrikhori (Map p. 106; Sketch p. 127), 107, 115, 116, 117, 127
Malaria, in Syria, 526
Malaya, 7, 199, 202, 541, 547, 549
AIF strength in, 540
Maleme (Map p. 218; Sketch p. 203), 203, 205, 208, 211n, 214, 220, 247, 287, 312
strength and dispositions, 213, 217-19
see also Maleme-Suda
Maleme-Suda (Map p. 218; Sketches pp. 229, 245, 252)
fight for the airfield, 221-3. 225, 226, 231-2, 234, 235-8, 241
operations round Galatas, 224-6, 237, 242, 243-6, 247,
round Canea, 226, 238, 242, 247-9, 250, 251
German account, 227-31, 233-4, 239-40, 243, 244, 254-5
reinforcement of garrison, 241, 243, 244, 251n
Malikiya, El (Sketches pp. 343, 348), 342, 349
Mander-Jones, Lt-Col E., 150n
Maniadakis, M., 132
Mann, Lt J. G., 292n
Manpower, available for AIF, 537, 540, 541-2
Marat, Mount (Map p. 410), 477
Marathon (Sketches pp. 145, 175), 144, 145, 149, 163, 164, 168, 170
Mar Elias (Sketch p. 381), 385
“Marita”, Operation, 48
Markham Valley, 291n
Markopoulon (Sketch p. 175), 170, 176
Mar Mikhail (Map p. 482), 486, 501
Marsa Brega, 234
Marsden, Capt E. C. H., 382
Marseilles, 325
Marshall, Pte G., 301
Marshall, Cpl G. E. D., 372
Marshall, Maj H. C. D., 234, 235, 306, 307
Marson, Lt-Col R. H., 443, 444, 445, 463, 475, 476, 505, 506, 507
Martel, Lt-Gen Sir Giffard, 14n
Martin, Cpl A. K. M., 483
Martin, Sgt B. S., 371
Martin, Lt E. T., 503
Martin, WO2 F. L., 486n
Martin, Brig J. E. G., 555
Martinet, Capt, 426
Mason, Lt, 266
Mather, Lt-Col C. H., 204
Matthew, Lt D. H., 499
Mavrodendri (Sketch p. 55), 69
Mavrolithos (Sketch p. 127), 127
Mavroneri River, 100
Maxwell-Hyslop, Lt-Col R., 558n
Mayberry, Lt-Col W. M., 398, 400, 404
Mayrhofer, Capt M., 265n
Mazar, Jebel (Sketches pp. 416, 509), 467, 474, 513
advance to, 429-32
Mazraat Ech Chouf, capture of, 505-7
Mazraat Ed Dana (Sketch p. 475), 475
Mazraat Islamiye (Map p. 386), 447
Mazraat Koufra (Sketch p. 367), 390
Mediterranean Fleet, see British Navy
Mediterranean Sea, 21, 197, 201, 202, 206, 318, 330, 524, 562
British air strength in, 17n, 320
effect of Matapan, 23
German air strength in, 207, 320
Meecham, Capt N. B. G., 362
Meecham, Lt R. N. G., 362n
Megara (Sketches pp. 145, 175), 144, 150, 153, 161, 162, 167, 228
embarkations from, 152, 163-4, 211, total, 181n
Meg Khorafia (Map p. 218), 226n, 277
Melbourne, 560
Melvaine, Pte M. V. C., 434
Melville, Cpl A. H., 106
Menzies, Rt Hon R. G., 340, 537, 539
visits Middle East, 7-8, 14, 18
views on Greek expedition, 11n, 14-15
functioning of British War Cabinet, 15, 194
requests re-examination of Greek plan, 16-17, 19
raises question of leadership of Lustre Force, 21-2
and appointment of Blamey to higher command, 151
proposes formation of Anzac Corps, 70n
defence of Cyprus, 318
and invasion of Syria, 328-9
expansion of AIF, 540-41
resigns Prime Ministership, 542n
Merdjayoun (Map p. 386; Sketches pp. 334, 343), 337, 338, 340, 343, 344, 352, 353, 367-8, 389n, 393, 402n, 413, 414, 418, 429, 430, 442, 452, 460, 461, 463, 467, 477, 502, 509, 510, 535
patrols at, 368-70
capture of, 386-7
operations round, 387-8, 403-4, 408-9, 431, 443-6, 446-9, 449-51
strength and dispositions, 395-7, 404, reinforcement of, 400-401, 405
French counter-attack, 397-400, 412
casualties, 409, 446, 451n, 468
Mersa Matruh (Sketch p. 298), 30, 216, 310, 311, 313, 320, 334n, 335, 336, 548
Metaxas, General J., 3, 4, 5, 132
government of, 203n
Metaxas Line, 3. 4, 13, 26, 51, 52
Metsovon (Map p. 34; Sketch p. 78), 54, 76, 79, 83, 93, 102, 128, 142
Metsudat (Map p. 386; Sketch p. 353), 352
Metulla (Sketches pp. 334, 343), 336, 338, 343, 354, 368, 398, 399, 400, 402n, 412
Mezze (Sketch p. 416), 407, 412, 415, 419, 420-21, 429, 439n, 468, 545
Middle East, 1, 15, 200, 530, 536-7, 542, 543, 549, 550, 551, 556, 560, 561, 562
British strength in, 8, 17, 323, 531, 540
extent of British reinforcement of, 541
appointment of political authority to, 321, 326, 516, 525, 531
conduct of campaigns in, 552-5
Middle East Defence Committee, 531
Middle East War Council, 531
Mikrovalton (Sketch p. 75), 75, 89
Miles, Brig R., 106n, 154, 155, 169-70
establishment of, 541
strength on full-time duty, 543n
response to Munich crisis, 551
and officering of AIF, 555-6, 557, 558
Millard, Lt-Col A. B., 370, 371, 447
Millroy, Maj A. J., 506
Mills, Maj E. D., 547
Mills, Lt-Col T., 349, 350, 351, 366, 377, 381, 382, 461, 501
Miloi (Sketch p. 145), 162, 164, 165, 167, 177
Milos Island (Sketch p. 187), 181, 233, 238
Mitchell, Capt T. W., 547
Mitchell, Maj W. H., 475
Mittelhauser, General, 323
Miyeoumiye, (Sketch p. 381), capture of, 382-4
Molloy, Col A. D., 36n
Moloney, Lt B. W., 362
Molos (Sketch p. 147), 140, 141, 152
rearguard at, 148-9, 153-5, 158-9
Monaghan, Brig R. F., 344, 352, 353, 373, 395, 396, 397, 403, 404, 449n, 450, 474, 475, 501, 502
Monash, General Sir John, 542n
Moms-win (Map p. 34; Sketch p. 4), 3, 27, 29, 34, 35, 43, 47, 52, 70, 80, 158
“Moncolumn”, see AIF (2/33rd Battalion)
Monemvasia (Sketch p. 145), 168, 175
embarkations from, 163, 177, 179
total, 181n
Montagne, Robert, 323n
Montoire, 329
Mooney, Cpl F. J., 476n
Moore, Maj Brooke, 182
Moore, Capt R. McC., 118
More, Lt-Col G. R. M., 360, 364
Moretti, L-Cpl F., 362
Morgan, Wo2 W., 425
Morheur, El (Sketch p. 353), 352
Moriarty, Capt O. B., 261, 263, 276
Morish, Lt J. C., 310
Morris, Capt C., 397n
Morris, Pte J., 383
Morris, Lt J. I., 137
Morrison, Lt-Col S. A., 388
Morse, Vice-Admiral Sir Anthony, 247, 301, 302
Morshead, Lt-Gen Sir Leslie, 555
Mortimer, Cpl W. A., 310
Mortimore, Lt H. E., 458
Mosul. (Sketch p. 198), 201, 440, 478, 479
Moten, Brig M. J., 343, 347, 351, 375, 376, 377, 378, 382, 384, 385, 471, 483, 484, 496, 497
Mott, Capt M. L., 495
Mouadammiye (Sketch p. 416), 415, 417n, 419
Moukelbe (Sketch p. 393), 393, 394
Mount, Dvr A. E., 429n
Mountbatten, Admiral Rt Hon Earl, 239
Mourhira, El (Map p. 482), 472, 480, 490
Mournies (Map p. 218), 226, 230, 238, 243n, 248, 250
Mtoulle, El (Sketches pp. 462, 475), 461, 475, 476, 477, 506
Mucklow, Sgt C. W., 507
Muir, Lt-Col R. A. C., 464
Murchison, Lt-Col A. C., 107, 114, 116, 117n, 119, 120, 127, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439, 493, 504
Murdoch, Capt M. H., 423, 424, 426, 430, 431, 498
Murphy, Pte A. D., 62
Murphy, Gnr K., 313n
Murphy, S-Sgt R. P., 363
Murray, Lt-Col A. T., 356
Murray, Maj J. D., 275
Murray, Maj-Gen J. J., 549
Mytilene Island (Sketches pp. 4, 187), 52, 186, 188
–N–
Naame, En (Map p. 482), 481, 498, 499, 500
Nabatiye Et Tahta (Sketch p. 343), 343, 344, 352, 398
Nagle, Maj J. F., 399
Nagrat, Wadi (Map p. 410), 464, 475, 477
Naiad, British cruiser, 227, 238, 239
Naismith, Sgt A. K., 106
Napier, Australian destroyer, 302
Naqoura (Sketch p. 348), 347-8
Naqoura, Ras En (Sketch p. 334), 342, 346
Nash, Rt Hon W., 70n
Nason, Capt C. H. T., 450, 502
Navpaktos (Sketch p. 145), 149
Navplion (Sketch p. 145), 144, 150, 153, 168, 178, 179, 184, 185
embarkations from, 152, 160-61, 170, 171, 181
Nea Alikarnassos (Map p. 282), 279, 281
Neame, Lt-Gen Sir Philip, VC, 14n, 21
Nebek (Sketch p. 478), 442, 465-6, 469, 478, 535
Nelson. Maj St E. D., 252
Neo Khorion (Map p. 218; Sketch p. 296), 235, 253, 295
Noros River (Sketches pp. 4, 39), 3, 10, 25, 26, 39
Netherlands East Indies, reinforcement of, 549, 550
Newton, Maj T. H., 510
New Zealand, consultation with Great Britain about Greek campaign, 14-15, 16-17, 18n, 20, 194
and Crete campaign 208, 209, 210
and Anzac Corps proposals, 70n, 540-1, 544
forms Armoured brigade, 539
New Zealand Army, 69
establishment of Overseas force, 541n
cooperation with British Army, 552
– Army Headquarters, 541
New Zealand Division, 7, 15, 17, 18n, 23, 27, 30, 32-3, 317, 320
in Greece, 34, 35, 36, 37n, 40, 43, 44, 46, 47, 56, 58, 70, 71, 72, 82, 83, 93, 99, 108-9, 139, 140-2, 143, 144-5, 150n, 151, 153, 168-9
strength and losses, 182-3
in Crete, 208, 210, 217, 218-19, 221, 225, 226, 232, 234, 242, 243n, 244, 247, 248, 250, 301, 312
staff of, 211
strength, 213-14, 241n, 315, 316
and Anzac Corps proposals, 70n, 341, 539, 540-2
Regiments
4th Field, 33n
in Greece, 97, 106n, 107n, 123, 149
losses, 183n
losses in Crete, 315n
5th Field, 33n
losses, 183n
losses in Crete, 315n
6th Field, 33n
losses, 183n
27th Bty, in Crete, 223, 231, 242
7th Anti-Tank 33n
in Greece, 107n
losses, 183n
– Cavalry: Div Car Regt, 33n, in Greece, 35, 36, 42, 53, 72, 102, 119, 122-3, 133, 162, 163, 165, 167, 169, 176
losses, 183n
losses, 315n
– Engineers, 165
6 Fd Coy, 165
19 Army Troops Coy, 83-4
NZE Composite Inf Unit, in Crete, 218, 223-4, 232, 241n, 242
– Infantry Brigades
4th, 34
in Greece, 36, 37, 43-4, 47, 54, 56, 66n, 74-5, 76, 82, 85, 86, 87, 99, 122, 140, 144, 148, 152, 162, 163, 165, 167, 168-9, 170, 175-6, 177, 181n
in Crete. 211, 213, 217, 218, 219, 225, 232, 236, 237, 242, 244, 246, 248-9, 251, 295, 297-8, 299, 301, 304
5th, 34
in Greece, 36, 37, 44, 56, 74n, 82, 84, 99, 100-2, 109, 140, 141, 145, 148, 149, 152, 160, 170, 181n
in Crete, 208, 211, 213, 218, 222-4, 225, 231, 232, 236, 237, 242, 243, 244, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250-1, 253, 255, 295-6, 299, 301, 302, 304, 305
6th, 34
in Greece, 36, 37, 42, 44, 47, 56, 74n, 81, 82, 84, 85, 99, 102, 109, 123-5, 128, 133, 141, 145, 148-9, 152, 154-5, 162, 163, 168, 175, 177, 179, 181n
in Egypt, 217n
9th, 217
10th, formation, 217
in Crete, 218, 224-6, 237, 242
– Infantry Battalions
4th, see 4th Bde
18th, 33n
in Greece, 86, 109, 176, casualties, 183n
in Crete, 211, 213n, 214, 219, 225, 241n, 242, 244-5, 248, 302, casualties, 315n
19th, 33n
in Greece, 86, 87, 102, 109, 165, 176, casualties, 183n
in Crete, 211, 213n, 218, 219, 224, 225-6, 232, 237, 241n, 247, 248, 251, 252, 292, 302, casualties, 315n
20th, 33n
in Greece, 86, 87, 102, 109, 176, casualties, 183n
in Crete, 211, 213n, 217, 232, 234, 235, 236, 241n, 245, 246, 247, 248, 251, 301, 302, 304, 305, casualties, 315n
21st, 33n
in Greece, 37n, 47, 134, 149n, 185, 188
at Platamon, 47, 56, 94, 95-6, 97, 126, at Pinios, 97, 100, 106, 107, 108, 114-15, 117, 118, 119, 122, casualties, 183n
in Crete, 211, 213n, 218, 222, 223, 231, 236, 241n, 242, 247, 248, 251-2, 295, 301, 304, 305, casualties, 315n
22nd, 33n
in Greece, 84, 100, 140, 141, 148, 149, 163, 165, casualties, 183n
in Crete, 211, 213n, 218, 221-3, 224, 230, 231, 241n, 242, 248, 251, 295, 304, 305
casualties, 315n
23rd, 33n
in Greece, 84, 100, 101, 109, 140, 141, 149, casualties, 183n
in Crete, 211, 213n, 218, 223, 231, 236, 238, 241n, 242, 246, 248, 295, 297, 299, 304, 305
casualties, 315n
24th, 33n
in Greece, 84, 99n, 123, 124, 125, 141, 148, 153, 154, 168, casualties, 183n
25th, 33n
in Greece, 99n, 123, 125, 133, 138n, 141, 148, 153, 154, 168, casualties, 183n
26th, 33n
in Greece, 74, 75, 88, 89, 99n, 123, 125, 141, 148, 153, 154, 167, 168, 177, casualties, 183n
27th (Mg), 33n
in Greece, 35, 43, 44, 48, 56, 59, 60, 63, 67, 68, 69, 141, casualties, 183n
in Crete, 213n, casualties, 315n
28th (Maori), 33n
in Greece, 37n, 84, 100-1, 141, 149n, 163, 165, casualties, 183n
in Crete, 211, 213n, 218, 223, 224, 231, 232, 235-6, 238, 241n, 242, 247, 248, 251-2, 295, 301-2, 304, 305, casualties, 315n
NZ Composite Bn, in Crete, 218, 224, 226, 230, 241n, 243, 245, 250
NZ Reinforcement Bn, 143, 171, 178, 180
– Kiwi Concert Party, 246
– Medical
6 Fd Amb, 225
Nurses, evacuation from Greece, 150
– Service Corps, 242
Petrol Coy, in Crete, 224, 225, 237
Div Supply Column, 136n
New Zealand Cabinet Defence Committee, 70n
New Zealand War History Section, 114n
Nicholls, Maj F. J., 471, 484, 489, 490, 492, 494, 496, 497
Nicol, Pte H., 312
Niha (Sketch p. 506), 505, 507
Nikaia (Sketch p. 124), 128, 129
Nile Delta, 335n
Nimphaea (Sketch p. 45), 39, 40
Nish (Sketch p. 4), 51, 94, 158
Nixon, H. H. A., see J. H. Spence
Nizam, Australian destroyer, 251n, 302
Nolan, Maj R. K. J., 110
Noonan, Maj B. S., 348, 378, 493, 495, 500, 501, 502
Norcott, Cpl H. A., 426
Norris, Pte F. A., 372
Norris, Maj-Gen F. K., 341n, 464n
North Africa, 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 39, 50, 197, 202, 220, 308, 320, 325, 330, 331, 531, 533, 537, 554, 555
see also Western Desert
Northcott, Lt-Gen Sir John, 539n
Norway, 523
Nubian, British destroyer, 180
Nugent, Sgt H., 308
Nurses, embarkation from Greece, 150, 164
Nye, Lt C. C. P., 505
–O–
Oakes, Lt-Col T. H. E., 150n, 177n
O’Brien, Maj-Gen J. W. A., 387, 397n, 401, 487n, 502
O’Brien, Pte L. C., 362
Ochred, Lake (Map p. 34), 43n, 51, 54
O’Connor, General Sir Richard, 21, 193, 197, 527
Odessa, 530
Officers, AIF
return to Australia, 549
selection for senior commands, 554-5
OCTU graduates, 555-6
commissioning from ranks, 556-8
French, arrest of, 520
Oil, 6, 8, 15, 48, 197, 198, 200, 202, 227n, 530, 532, 534
Oiti (Sketches pp. 147, 156), 141
Oiti, Mount, 189
Oldfield, Lt T. C., 59
Olive Oil Factory (Map p. 258; Sketch p. 262), 256, 258, 263, 264, 266, 267, 276, 277
O’Loughlin, Lt-Col B. J., 36n, 150n, 160, 171, 178, 179n
O’Loughlin, Lt C. E., 486
Olympus, Mount (Map p. 34; Sketch p. 93), 3, 10, 29, 32, 35, 43, 46, 47, 54, 56, 68, 72, 85, 94, 97, 98, 99, 101, 113, 126, 158
Olympus–Aliakmon Line (Sketch p. 55), 40, 43, 93
withdrawal to, 46, 56, 58, 68, 72-6, effect on Greek Army, 65, 76-9
decision to withdraw from, 80, 87, 194-5
dispositions on, 83-4
Olympus Pass (Sketch p. 84), 36, 37, 40, 44, 58, 82, 83, 84, 94, 95, 99, 128
withdrawal from, 100-102
O’Neill, Cam J. H., 349
Onslow, Brig D. M., see Macarthur-Onslow
Orion, British cruiser, 23, 170, 233, 291, 292
Osborne, WO2 W. J. 464
Ossa, Mount (Sketch p. 127), 99n, 114, 115, 122, 185
Othrys, Mount, 139
Ott, General, 50
Ottoman Empire, 322
Ouardaniye, El (Sketch p. 462), 461
Ouasta, El (Sketch p. 367), 367
Oversby, Lt T., 486n
Owen Stanley Mountains, 190
Oxley-Boyle, Brig R. F. C., 438
–P–
Packard, Maj-Gen C. D., 150
Page, Col J. R., 75
Paine, Brig D. D., 34n
Palairet...titre, Sir Michael, 112, 131
Palandri, Maj J. D., 265n
Palestine, 32, 201, 202, 216, 317, 320, 321, 324, 326, 327, 328, 333, 334n, 335, 336, 349, 401, 406, 413, 419, 424, 447, 451, 467n, 470, 532, 537, 550, 553, 559, 561, 562
Palestinians, The
strength and losses, 182-3
Paliokhorion (Sketch p. 156), 159
Palmyra (Map p. 339; Sketches pp. 440, 466), 322, 338, 479, 511, 512, 515, 536
operations at, 440-41, 442, 466, 477, 528
Papagos, Field Marshal A., 4n, 6n, 15, 16, 33, 35, 39, 42, 44. 46, 54, 104, 112, 131, 132n
estimates force required to defend Greece, 3, 28
orders offensive in Albania, 5, 40
halts offensive, 43
at Athens Conference, 10-11
and defence of Eastern Macedonia, 12, 13, 24, 25, 26, 34, 194
discussions with Yugoslavs, 27
criticises failure to cover Greek withdrawal from Florina Valley, 65, 66
misunderstandings with W Group, 76-9, 92-3
orders dismissal of Tsolakoglou, 133
resigns, 153
and British aid to Greece, 191, 193
Pappas, Colonel, 58
Parapotamos (Sketch p. 127), 113, 116, 127
Paratroops, German, see German Air Force
Parbury, Lt-Col P. K., 119n, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 428, 430, 439, 498, 504
Paris, 329
Park, Capt E. N., 313n
Parkes, Capt H. K., 154
Parkinson, C. N., 402n
Parkinson, Maj-Gen G. B., 106, 117, 118
Parnassus, Mount, 32
Parrington, Brig L., 152, 171, 172, 179, 181
Patras (Sketch p. 145), 149, 166, 169, 183
Patrols, Aust,
at Merdjayoun, 368-70
at Jezzine, 464-5
at Damour, 470-73
Paul, Prince, of Yugoslavia, 11, 24, 25, 51
Pauley, Cpl W. H., 268
Paxton, Maj R., 558n
Peake, Lt-Col F. G., 324n
Pearleaf, British oiler, 532
Pedder, Lt-Col R. R. N., 342, 364, 365
Peeler, S-Sgt W., VC, 451
Peloponnese, 80, 112, 143, 151, 153, 162, 163, 165, 168, 169, 177, 179, 182, 183-4, 188, 192, 313, 317
Pemberton, Major, 171
Pemberton, Capt J. M., 409
Perdika (Maps pp. 34, 66), 43, 47, 54, 58
Perivolia (Retimo area: Map p. 258; Sketch p. 270), 256, 259, 260, 262
operations round, 263-71, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278
Perivolia (Suda Bay area: Map p. 218; Sketch p. 245), 226, 230, 234, 242, 248, 254
Perry, Lt J. L., 422
Persia, 198, 200, 201, 202, 534
German plan to invade, 530
Anglo-Soviet advance in, 531-3
Persian Air Force, strength, 532
Persian Army
strength and dispositions, 532
surrenders, 533
Persian Gulf (Sketch p. 533), 330, 530, 532, 534, 535
Perth, Australian cruiser
at Matapan, 23
evacuation of Greece, 170, 180
Syria, 488n
Peshawar, 333
Petain, Marshal, 323, 332, 517
relations with Germany, 324-5, 329, 330
agrees to cessation of fighting in Syria, 511
Peter, King, of Yugoslavia, 24, 25
Petron, Lake (Map p. 66), 35, 47, 57, 60n
Phaleron, Greek airfield, 228
Pharsala (Sketch p. 78), 46, 67n, 81, 82, 93, 105, 106, 109, 111, 126, 128, 129, 130
Philippine Islands, 549
Phillips, Sgt A. M., 362
Phoebe, British cruiser
evacuation of Greece, 161, 173n, 180
Pieria Mountains (Map p. 38), 36, 40
Pigi (Map p. 258), 256, 257, 262
Pigi, Wadi (Map p. 258), 256, 257, 258, 259
Pimple, The (Merdjayoun), 447, 448, 449
Pindus Mountains (Map p. 34), 29, 77, 78, 79, 80, 92, 94, 128
Pinios Gorge (Map p. 106; Sketch p. 127), 67n, 95n, 128. 336
dispositions, 106-8
engagement in, 113-22
German account, 126-7
Pinios River, 99, 102, 105, 110, 125, 126, 129
Pink Hill (Sketch p. 245), 230
Piraeus (Map p. 34; Sketch p. 82), 13, 14, 23, 24n, 30, 31, 32, 79, 144n, 160n, 161, 181n, 292
capacity of port, 29
German bombing of, 40
Pirgos (Map p. 218), 222, 223, 229, 232, 233, 236, 239, 240
Pisoderion Pass (Map p. 34; Sketches pp. 55, 78), 43, 46, 54, 58, 66, 71, 76, 83
Pitcairn, Lt-Col A. A., 281
Pitsikas, General, 92, 133, 142
Plakias Bay (Sketch p. 203), 272, 303
Plant, Maj-Gen E. C. P.
commands AIF Rear Echelon, 22
25th Brigade, 459
at Jezzine. 460, 461, 477, 480, 505
arrest of French generals, 520, 521
returns to Australia, 549
Plantard, Colonel, 426
Platamon (Sketches pp. 55, 84), 47, 56, 100
demolitions at, 83-4
Platanes (Map p. 258), 256, 264, 265, 272
Platanes, Wadi, 264, 273, 274, 275
Platanias (Map p. 218), 229, 233, 235
New Zealand withdrawal, 242
Platanias River, 232n, 237, 242
Platt, Gen Sir William, 21
Plimmer, Lt-Col J. R. L., 225
Polo, Italian cruiser, 23
Pollard, Col R. G., 341n, 464n, 508
Poole, Lt-Cdr F. G., 312
“Portcolumn”, see AIF (2/31st Battalion)
Porter, Maj-Gen S. H. W. C., 344, 352, 355, 368, 370, 386, 389, 390, 405, 411, 454, 459, 464
Porto Rafti (Sketches pp. 145, 175), 144, 150, 169, 177, 232n
embarkations from, 160, 170, 176
total, 181n
Potts, Brig A. W., 349, 351, 485, 548
Pound, Admiral of the Fleet Sir Dudley, 20
Powell, Cpl R., 73n
Pratt, L-Cpl V. G., 444
Press Censorship, in Middle East, 525, 526
Prevali, Abbot Of, 312n
Pridham-Wippell, Admiral Sir Henry, 23, 163, 170, 174, 181
Prior, Brig C. E., 36n, 143, 150
Prison Camps, German, 188-9, 313-14
Prisoners
Australian
in Greece, 67n, 71, 183, in Crete, 315n, 316
in Syria, 409, 422-3, 427, 438n
repatriation, 519-21
British
French
in Syria, 347, 363-4, 365, 377, 379n, 386, 407, 409, 424, 448, 486
German
in Greece, 160n
in Crete, 260, 262, 267, 275, 293, 316n
Indian
in Syria, 426
repatriation, 519-21
Italian
in Greece, 188-9
New Zealand
in Greece, 183
Prison Valley, 233
Proasteion, rearguard at, 68-9, 76
Prosilion (Sketch p. 75), 86, 87, 102
Proud, Pte F. W., 268
Prolemais (Map p. 34; Sketch p. 55), 65, 72, 74
German account, 71
Public Relations, in Middle East, 525, 560-62
Pugh, Pte H. B. A., 450
Pulver, Brig B. W., 36n
Pumphrey, Lt J. L., 176
Purves, Pte P. C., 138n
Puttick, Lt-Gen Sir Edward, 86, 87, 102, 169, 170, 218, 221, 225, 231, 232, 237, 238, 242, 246, 247, 248, 251, 300
commands NZ Div in Crete, 211
orders withdrawal of NZ Div to 42nd Street, 249-50
–Q–
Qassouba, Wadi (Map p. 482), 490
Qatana (Sketch p. 416), 429, 430, 432, 477
Qleaa (Map p. 386; Sketch p. 396), 371, [.398ff], 404, 408
Quilliam, Col C. D., 177
Quinan, General Sir Edward, 200, 478, 532, 533
–R–
Rachaya El Fokhar (Map p. 386; Sketch p. 396), 373, 396, 397, 403, 404, 447
Rafina (Sketches pp. 145, 175), 144, 149n, 150, 169
embarkations from, 163, 170, 176-7
total embarked, 181n
Rahn, R., 201, 330, 331, 358, 511
Rama, Er, see Er Rama
Ramcke, Colonel, 240, 243, 254, 255
Ras Nebi Younes (Sketches pp. 385, 462), 385
Rarrum Bridge (Map p. 282), 286
Rau, Brig W. L., 376
Rawlings, Admiral Sir Bernard, 239
Rayak (Map p. 339), 326, 327, 333, 338, 340, 352, 391, 511, 546
Recruiting, AIF, 541, 542, 549
Reddish, Brig J., 411
Redpath, WO2 J. A., 313
Red Sea, 320
Rees, N., 186
Refuge Point (Retimo), 258, 275, 276
Reinforcements, AIF, 470
estimated number required for Anzac Army, 540
maintenance of, 541-4
Reinhardt, General, 49
Reiter, It F. A., 252
Retimo (Map p. 258; Sketch p. 203), 203, 205, 212, 220, 232, 233, 234, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242-3, 244, 247, 254, 255, 279, 293, 297
population, 202
dispositions of, 218-19, 257-8
operations at, 259-74, 275, 277-8
German account, 227-9, 243, 275-77
casualties at, 275
escapes from, 278, 309-10, 311, 312
Rezanite, Er (Map p. 482; Sketch p. 462), 461, 471, 490, 491
Rharife (Sketches pp. 462, 475), 505, 506
advance to, 460, 461, 474, 475-6, 477
casualties, 476n
Rhoden, Lt-Col P. E., 489, 490
Richards, Lt G. T. E., 166
Richards, Pte H., 309
Richthofen, General von, 227
Rickard, Lt-Col A. L., 400, 448
Riddell, Maj J., 547
Ringel, Maj-Gen, 233, 239, 240, 243, 297, 317n
Risson, Maj-Gen R. J. H., 341n
Riza Shah, 532
Roatta, General, 50
Roberts, Lt F. E., 268
Robertson, Maj A. C., 446, 476
Robertson, Cpl H. S., 445
Robertson, Lt-Col W. T., 59, 60
Robinson, Maj A., 485, 486, 489
Robson, Lt-Col E. M., 389, 409, 411, 454, 455, 464
Rodona (Map p. 66). 59, 60, 61, 62
Rogers, Cpl B. M., 270n
Rogers, Cpl D. R., 270n
Rogers, Brig J. D., 34n, 150, 164n, 469, 546, 561
Rogers, Lt T. L., 261-2
Rolfe, Capt C. B. N., 135n, 283
Rommel, Field Marshal Erwin, 523
Roosevelt, Franklin D., 8n, 329, 530, 531
Rose, Lt R. N., 486
Rosh Pinna, 343, 398, 400, 418, 420
Ross, Pte C. F., 488
Rostov, 530
Roumane, Er (Map p. 482), 480, 484, 496, 497
Route “A” (Map p. 386), 344, 388, 396, 398, 399, 412, 446, 449
Route “B” (Map p. 386), 344, 352, 388. 396, 397, 412, 446, 449
Rowell, Maj F. A., 498, 499, 500
Rowell, Lt-Gen Sir Sydney, 211
in Greece, 34, 74, 79, 97, 98, 129, 141, 149
presses for withdrawal of NZ Division to Olympus passes, 40
protests at evacuation of Anzac Corps headquarters, 151
proposes that I Aust Corps should control operations in Syria from outset, 340, 527
returns to Australia, 549
Royal, Maj R., 295
Royal Air Force, see British Air Force
Royal Perivolians, see New Zealand Composite Battalion
Royce, Maj G. E., 269
Rudel, Judge, 240
German air strength in, 18n
oilfields, 6, 8, 15, 48, 197, 227n
Rupel Pass (Sketch p. 45), 34, 45, 52, 80
Ruses
Aust
British
in Crete, 283-4
in Syria, 336
French, in Syria, 496
German
in Greece, 56
Russell, Sgt D. H., 64n
Russell, Lt-Col J. T., 245
Russell., Col R. H., 170
Russell, Maj W. B., 453n, 454, 456, 459, 489, 490, 557n
Russia, 11, 188, 189, 318, 320, 534, 538
German plan to invade. 6. 48, 330
effect of Greek campaign on plan, 192-3
invasion of, 441, 523, 524, 530, 549
relations with Iraq, 201n
and Persia, 530-33
Rutba (Sketch p. 198), 200, 201
Ryan, Pte A., 362
Ryan, Lt-Col J. J., 265n, 269, 270n, 310
Rymnion (Sketch p. 75), 75, 87
Ryrie, Maj E. J., 502
–S–
Saadiyate, Es (Map p. 482; Sketch p. 462), 461, 462, 469, 470
Sadleir, Cpl J. C., 365
Sagret Fellah, Wadi (Map p. 410), 465
Sahl Es Sahra (Sketch p. 416), 439
St George, Church Of (Map p. 258; Sketch p. 270), 264, 265, 266, 269, 271
St John’s Hill, 242n
Sakhet Ez Zeitoun (Sketch p. 381), 380
Sakiye, Es (Sketch p. 377), 376, 377
Salisbury-Jones, Maj-Gen A. G., 212
Salom, Lt A. L., 487
Salonika (Sketches pp. 4, 39), 2, 11, 29, 37, 40, 41, 67n, 182, 184, 188, 313, 315, 511, 521
value in event of Yugoslav cooperation, 3, 8, 9, 10, 13, 24, 26, 34, 194
cost of decision to defend, 46
proposed as port of disembarkation of Lustre Force, 12
Salum, 197
Salvation Army, 559
Salween, British transport, 170, 174
Samaria, 467n
Samothrace Island (Sketch p. 4), 52
Sampson, Maj R. G., 87
Samson, Lt-Col B. E. G., 494, 499
Sandover, Brig R. L., 155, 156, 157, 158, 257, 260, 264, 265, 266, 267, 269, 270n, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 278. 309, 310, 312, 556n
Santi, Bdr E. W., 154
Sarafand (Palestine), 336
Sarafis. General, 132n, 191-2, 203n
Sargent, Capt A. H., 289
Sarrail, General, 324
Sarrail, Fort (Sketch p. 421), 421, 422, 423, 426, 427
Sassa (Sketches pp. 374, 395), 391, 394, 412
Sataniq, Wadi (Sketch p. 381), 379, 380, 382, 383
Savage, Rt Hon M. J., 70n
Save River (Sketch p. 51), 50, 51
Savige, Capt J. R., 235
Savige, Lt-Gen Sir Stanley, in Greece, 79, 82, 90, 96, 122, 125, 134, 135, 141-2, 145, 148n, 150, 153, 161, 171, 172-3
meets Tsolakoglou, 91-2
misunderstanding with I Armd Bde, 103, 104, 110-11
in Syria, 439n, 467, 474, 491, 493, 499, 502, 503, 504
arrest of French officers, 520-21
returns to Australia, 549
Saxby, Col N. H. W., 545
Schaette, Major, 240
Scherber, Major, 229
Schirmer, Capt, 285
Schuster, Admiral, 228
Scott, Lt H. H., 270
Scott Orr, Pte W., 425
Seba Biyar (Sketch p. 466), 466
Sebline (Sketches pp. 385, 462), 386, 460, 461, 463
Secombe, Lt-Gen V. C., 341n
Selino Kastelli (Sketch p. 203), 230
Serbia, see Yugoslavia
Servia (Map p. 34; Sketch p. 75), 27, 30, 32, 36, 44, 46, 54, 56, 65, 80, 99, 160n, 178
withdrawal to, 72-4
dispositions at, 74-6
action at, 86-7, 93, 101-2, 109, 126
withdrawal from, 82, 106, 107, 109
rearguard at, 122-3
Seyar, Es (Map p. 482; Sketch p. 462), 461, 469, 470
Sfakia (Sketches pp. 203, 296), 203, 247, 249, 271, 273, 317n
withdrawal to, 253-4, 255, 295-7, 298-9
embarkations from, 295, 297-8, 299-300, 301-3, 305-6
surrender at, 307
escapes from, 307-9
Shannon, Cpl T. A., 501
Shedden, Sir Frederick, proposes Blamey for higher command, 21, 151
Sheikh Mansour, Jebel (Sketch p. 413), 510
Sheikh Meskine (Sketches pp. 334, 395), 338, 344, 356-7, 358, 373, 391, 394, 402, 407, 412, 467n
Sheppard, Col A. W., 150n, 160, 170
Sheppard, Lt R., 406, 507, 508, 509
Sherwood, R. E., 8n
Shipping, British losses, 175, 318
Shreeve, Pte R. H., 274
Siatista Pass (Map p. 34; Sketches pp. 55, 78), 46, 54, 65, 66, 76, 77, 78, 89
withdrawal of German aircraft, 531
proposed invasion, 553n
Sicklen, Pte W. A., 315
Sidon (Map p. 339; Sketches pp. 376, 377, 381), 333, 340, 363, 389, 393, 405, 413, 414, 419, 432, 447, 461, 467, 470
advance to, 375-86
Sikourion (Sketch p. 101), 107, 119, 122, 186
Silverman, Lt-Col J. S., 378
Simovic, General, 25
Simpson, Lt, 260n
Simpson, Maj-Gen C. H., 34n
Simpson, Lt-Col C. L., 60
Simpson, Col J. T., 34n
Simpson, Brig N. W., 341n
Sims, Maj C. A. W., 472, 482, 497
Sinai Desert, 548
Sinclair, Capt R. B., 222
Sin Kares (Sketch p. 296), 299
Skala Leptokarias (Sketch p. 84), 99
Skerrett, Sgt C. J., 67n
Skhimatarion (Sketch p. 145), 169
Skiathos Island (Sketch p. 187), 67n, 185, 188
Skines, 313
Skipper, Capt J. W., 472
Ski Troops, in Syria, 547-8
Skopelos Island (Sketch p. 187), 186, 188
Skoplje (Sketch p. 4), 51, 52, 94
capture of, 42
Skoteina (Sketch p. 73), 84, 100
Skyros Island (Sketch p. 187), 67n, 186, 189
Slamat, British transport, 171, 181n
Slessor, K., 560
Slim, Field Marshal Sir William, 441, 478, 479, 532, 533
Smallwood, Cpl R. G., 258
Smart, Air Vice-Marshal H. G., 200
Smith, Lt-Gen Sir Arthur, 212, 523
visits Athens, 24
favours invasion of Syria, 524
Smith, WO2 C. R. F., 425-6
Smith, G. A., 333n
Smith, L-Sgt H. V., 384
Smith, Lt S., 63
Smuts, Field Marshal Rt Hon J. C., 554
Smyrna (Sketch p. 187), 67n, 188, 189
Snook, Maj R. J. B., 283
Somme, 536n
Sotir (Sketch p. 67), 61, 65, 74
Soueida (Map p. 339), 358, 517, 519
Soumpasi (Sketch p. 124), 90n, 92, 109n, 128
Souq Wadi Barada (Sketch p. 416), 429
South African Air Force, 310
South African Army, 554, 561, 562
strength in Middle East, 541
cooperation with British Army, 552
1st South African Div, 320, 531
Southworth, Lt W. G., 115, 118, 236n
Spain, 19
Spears, Maj-Gen Sir Edward, 321, 328, 518, 519n
AIF discipline, 545
Spears Mission, 518n, 519, 547
Speckman, Brig C. R., 341n
Spence, Cpl J. H., 433
Spender, Hon Sir Percy, 17, 18, 20, 340
Sperkhios River (Sketch p. 147), 140, 146, 147, 149, 156
Srifa (Sketches pp. 343, 367), 343, 366
Stalin, Marshal Joseph, 524
Stalos (Map p. 218), 240, 242, 243
Stanton, Lt C., 262n
Stanton, Lt-Col F. A., 436n, 505n
Stapledon, Lt H. D., 486
Stavromenos (Map p. 258), 256, 265, 267
Steadman, L-Cpl J. P., 116
Steel, Pte E., 67n
Steele, Maj-Gen Sir Clive, 34n, 99, 128, 129n, 134, 135, 149
Steiermark Province, 50
Stenzler, Major, 230
Stephanides, Lt T., 239n, 253-4
Stevens, Maj-Gen J. E. S.
estimate of, 341
in Syria, 345, 348, 351, 360, 364, 365, 366, 375-6, 378, 379, 380, 382, 384, 385, 387, 460, 461, 462-3, 475, 480, 484, 488, 490, 491, 493, 499, 502, 503, 548
problems of, 342-4
ordered to halt coastal advance, 412-13
policy at Damour, 469-71, 473-4
Stevenson, WO2 E. J., 167
Stevenson, Brig J. R., 424, 425, 426, 428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 438, 439, 492, 493, 498, 520, 521
Stewart, Hon Sir Frederick, 512
Stewart, Col K. L., 97n, 208, 210, 237
Stilos (Map p. 218; Sketch p. 296), 249, 251, 253, 255, 295, 297
Stogdale, Bdr G. E. D., 547
Stoneham, Lt A. C., 270n
Stringer, Lt J. R., 443
Struma River (Map p. 34), 10, 26, 27, 39, 40, 42, 45
Strumica (Sketch p. 39), 41, 52
Strutt, Brig H. W., 64, 232, 242
Stuart, Aust destroyer, 23, 161, 170, 298
Student, General Kurt, 219n, 227, 228, 233, 247, 284, 292
Stumme, General, 50, 51, 52, 70, 93, 94, 126, 128, 142
Sturdee, Lt-Gen Sir Vernon, size of AIF, 537,
return of officers
from Middle East, 549
Sturm, Colonel, 167, 263, 275, 276
Sublet, Lt-Col F. H., 361, 362, 363, 364, 367
Suda (Map p. 218; Sketch p. 296), 218, 226n, 241, 242, 243, 247, 250, 251, 253, 255, 265, 277, 278, 280n, 284, 287, 296, 307n, see also Maleme-Suda
Suda Bay (Map p. 218; Sketch p. 203), 170n, 174, 179, 202, 203, 205, 206, 208, 211, 212, 226, 228, 229, 230, 235, 237, 241, 243, 244, 249, 250, 251, 255, 263, 270n, 280, 287, 295, 317
garrison of, 213, dispositions, 218-19
air attacks on, 217, 219-20, 239
Sudan, 21
Sudetenland, 57n
mining of, 15-16
German threat to, 530
Summons, Lt W. I., 409
Sussman, General, 228, 229, 230
Sutherland, Brig R. B., 36n, 47, 138, 143
Swanson, WO L. R., 289
Sweet, Lt-Col H. G., 181
Sweetapple, Lt A. M., 354
Sydney, 512
Symington, Maj N. M., 351n
Symington, Maj W. G., 362
Simmons, Pte F. W., 266
Syn Ammondari (Sketch p. 296), 296
Syn Tomai (Sketch p. 124), 111, 125, 134n
Syria, 188, 190, 198, 202, 208, 315, 320, 530, 531, 532, 537, 542n, 553, 554, 555
German influence and aid in, 201, 325, 327, 329-30, 331
French strength in, 321, 333-4, 524-5
proposed Free French advance into, 322, 326, 327
British decision to occupy, 327-8, 331
plan of invasion, 334-44
Italian Armistice Commission in, 329, 332
campaign in, 345-514
conduct of operations in, 467-9, 523-9
advance from Iraq, 478-80
Armistice, 511-14
administration of, 515-22
strength of national contingents participating in campaign, 525-6
casualties, 526
defence and occupation of, 519, 534-6, 544-9, 550
Syrians, The, 324, 325, 516, 517, 518, 521-2
–T–
Tactics
Aust
under air attack, 235
at Retimo, 274
at Jezzine, 389-90
British, in Middle East, criticism of, 536-7
German
in Crete, 293
Greek, 42
Tanagra, Greek airfield, 228
Tanks
British
fitted with Australian tracks, 7, 104
in Greece, strength, 30n, 166, losses, 69, 90, 141
reinforcement of Middle East with, 202
in Crete, strength, 202, 215, 218, 219, 258
strength in Middle East, 321n
in Syria, 430n
losses in Western Desert offensive, 523
French
in Syria, 344
German
in Greece, 117, 118, 119, 120, 123, 124, 154
strength at Pinios, 126
strength in Crete, 228
Tatoi (Sketch p. 175), 148, 162
rearguard at, 169
Taurus Mountains (Sketch p. 533), 530, 534, 544, 547
Tavronitis River (Map p. 218), 221, 222, 223, 226, 229, 230
Taylor, Pte A. H., 309
Tedder, Marshal of the R.A.F. Lord, 298, 322, 327, 335, 531
Tel Abiad (Sketch p. 478), 479
Tel El Kebir, 216
Tempe (Map p. 106; Sketch p. 127), 97, 99, 106, 107, 115, 119, 121, 122, 127, 134, 185, 236n
Thasos Island (Sketch p. 4), 52
Thebes (Map p. 34), 139, 141, 142, 143, 144, 169
Theodora (Sketch p. 145), 144, 152
Thermopylae Line (Sketches pp. 82, 147), 160, 183, 191, 195
withdrawal to, 80-81, 82-3, 85, 90, 93, 98-9, 101, 103, 104, 105-6, 108-11, 112, 113, 128-30, 133-9
British hopes of prolonged defence on, 131-2
engagement at, 145-7, 153-9, 183, 184
see also Brallos Pass; Molos
Thessaly, 29, 32, 37, 82, 95, 99n, 105, 106, 111, 136, 142, 184
Thom, Cpl J. G., 116
Thomas, Maj H. W., 306
Thomas, Sgt J. V., 547
Thompson, Lt N. O., 264
Thompson, Capt R. V., 455
Thomson, Lt A. W., 494
Thomson, Capt C. L., 405, 409, 411
Thrace, 10, 11, 13, 14, 39-40, 45-6, 51
Thresher, British submarine, 312
Thurland Castle, British transport, 164
Tiarks, Brig J. G. E., 441n, 510
Tibnine (Sketches pp. 343, 348), 342, 343, 350, 351
Tidbury, Brig O. H., 204
Timbakion (Sketches pp. 203, 288), 203, 215, 219, 238, 241, 243, 244, 287, 288, 290, 303, 311
Tipton, WO1 L. E., 500
Tirana (Map p. 34; Sketch p. 39), 27, 40
Tirnavos (Map p. 34; Sketches pp. 101, 124), 41, 81, 82, 105, 106n, 110, 113, 122, 125
Tobruk, 2, 9, 30, 37, 132, 159, 188, 197, 216, 320, 326, 335, 470, 523, 537, 544, 549, 553, 555n
Tocra, 30
Todd, Brig G. H. N., 388, 395, 397, 398
Tolos (Sketch p. 145), 150, 178
embarkations from, 152, 160, 161, 170-71
total embarked, 181
rearguard at, 179
escapes from, 185
Tomlinson, Lt-Col P. A., 290, 291
Topfer, Lt G. H. G., 450
Topolia, Greek airfield, 228
Torbay, British submarine, 312
Tore, Brig A. G., 217
Toulon, 521
Toumat, Mount (Map p. 410; Sketch p. 462), 405, 465, 474
Training
of Ski troops, 548
Greek, 212-13
Transjordan, 198, 199, 324, 326, 333, 338, 391n, 413, 440, 534
Transport
motor, destruction in Greece, 164, 172, 173
of Creforce, 241n
Travers, Gnr F. D., 313n
Treloar, Lt A., 379n
Treloar, Lt-Col J. L., 559, 560
Trethowan, Capt J. M., 300
Trikkala (Sketches pp. 78, 124), 40, 76, 82, 91, 110, 125, 126
Tripartite Pact, 25
Tripoli (Syria Map p. 339; Sketch p. 535), 200n, 338, 374, 440, 478, 514, 517, 519, 521, 534, 548, 550
Tripoli (Tripolitania), 6, 16, 193, 321, 551
naval bombardment of, 202
Tripolis (Sketch p. 145), 162, 163, 164, 165, 167, 168, 175, 177, 179, 184
Trippier, Maj A. W., 69
Trousdale, Lt-Col A. C., 185
Truskett, Sig W. J., 136
Tsolakoglou, General, 90n, 91-2, 94, 111, 133, 142, 143
Tunisia, 202
Turkey, 5, 14, 17, 24, 48, 50, 67n, 122n, 139, 185, 186, 188, 189, 190, 198, 200, 313, 315, 323, 531, 533, 534, 535, 537
and Balkan front, 6, 8, 11-12, 15, 16, 25, 191-2
signs pact with Germany, 327n
German plan for invasion of, 530
relations with Persia, 532
and proposed employment of AIF in, 544
Turkish Air Force, 11n
Turle, Rear-Admiral C. E., 112, 131, 207
Turnu Magurele (Sketch p. 4), 49
Tyre (Sketches pp. 334, 343), 333, 342, 379, 400
advance to, 345-52
Tyrrell, Capt W. A., 173
Tyson, Maj J. T., 165, 166, 167
–U–
Ukraine, 538
Ulster Prince, British transport, 160-61, 171
United States, 318, 512, 513, 538, 558
and Greek campaign, 15, 19, 191, 192
relations with France, 325, 328-9, 330, 331
Lend-Lease aid, 530
United States Army, 526n, 528n
Upham, Capt C. H., VC and bar, 236, 245, 301
Uren, L-Cpl J. W., 457
Utz, Colonel, 240, 243, 246, 254
–V–
Vafiopulous, Cpl C., 455
Valiant, British battleship, 239
Vallier, Fort (Sketch p. 421), 421, 422, 426, 428
Valmy, French destroyer, 363
Valona (Sketch p. 2), 5, 23, 27, 40
Van Deventer, Col D. J. C. B., 554
Vapp, Cpl C., See Vafiopulous
Vardar River, See Axios River
Vasey, Maj-Gen G. A.
in Greece, 67, 68, 71, 75, 76, 79, 88, 102, 163
at Vevi, 44, 57, 60, 61, 62, 64-5
at Brallos, 138, 140, 141, 142, 145, 148, 156, 157, 158
orders at, 143
in Crete, 212, 213, 218, 219, 232, 234, 235, 236, 238, 242, 248, 249, 251, 253, 296, 298, 299, 300, 301, 303, 304
commands AIF, 211
requests allotment of command, 234
orders withdrawal 19th Brigade to 42nd Street, 249-50
embarks, 305-6
returns to Australia, 549
Vegorritis, Lake (Maps pp. 38, 66), 35, 43, 47, 57, 65, 66
Velemistion (Sketch p. 101), 103
Velvendos (Sketch p. 73), 73, 85
Vendetta, British destroyer, 164
Venetikos River (Map p. 34; Sketch p. 4), 4, 46, 77, 79, 81, 83, 89, 103, 128
Verdilhac, General de, 334, 374, 412, 510, 511, 513, 514, 515, 520
Veria Pass (Maps pp. 34, 38; Sketch p. 10), 10, 30, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 41-2, 46, 94, 108
withdrawal from, 54, 58, 73-4, 85
Vermion Mountains (Map p. 38), 3, 35, 36, 43, 46, 54, 66, 77, 78
Vermion–Olympus Line (Map p. 38; Sketch p. 4), 4, 26, 40, 43
proposed withdrawal of Greek forces to, 11, 12, 13, 25, 26, 194
Vernacos, Lt-Cdr, 313
Vevi (Map p. 66; Sketch p. 59), 43, 44, 46, 47, 53, 88, 89
Allied dispositions at, 48
rearguard at, 56-8, 59-66, 67n
losses at, 64
German account, 71
Vial, Lt-Col R. R., 76, 153, 173, 181
Victoria, railway system, 29n
Vienna, 50
Vietinghoff, General von, 49, 50, 71
Villa Ariadne, 290
Vitsilokoumos (Sketch p. 303), 299
Vittorio Veneto, Italian battleship, 23
Vlachos, George, 14
Vlakheronitissa (Map p. 218), 223
Vlasti Pass (Sketch p. 78), 65, 76
Volos (Map p. 34; Sketch p. 82), 29, 44n, 67n, 82, 108, 109, 122, 125, 129n, 136, 139, 142, 144n
rearguard at, 133-4
Von Bibra, Pte K. C., 455, 456n, 557n
Voyager, British destroyer, 161
Vutrinto, Lake (Sketch p. 78), 77
–W–
Wain, Col W. J., 380
Walker, Col A. S., 182n
Walker, Pte C. M., 455, 456n, 557n
Walker, Maj E. S., 116
Walker, Maj K. R., 308
Walker, Lt-Col T. G., 135, 172, 234, 236, 251, 252, 255, 297, 304, 306, 307
Waller, Capt H. M. L., 23, 170
Waller, Cpl L. L., 464
Waller, Brig R. P., 69, 89-90, 155n
Walsh, L-Sgt B. W., 361
Warburton, Sgt C. H., 450
War Correspondents, 559-62
Wardle, Lt-Col M. K., 556, 557n
Warsaw, Polish merchantman, 67n
Warspite, British battleship, 239
Washington, 328
Waterhen, British destroyer, 164
Watkins, Lt-Cdr G. R. G., 177
Watson, Maj G. C., 113, 114, 127
Watts, Capt R. H., 366
Wavell, Field Marshal Rt Hon Earl, 6, 21, 24, 83, 197, 202, 212, 325, 335, 337, 470, 527, 536, 556, 557, 560
Chiefs of Staffs instructions to, 4-5, 16, 391
selects force for Greece, 7
views on Greek expedition, 8, 9, 11, 15, 193
discussions with Australian Prime Minister, 8, 14, 19
retains Polish Brigade in Egypt, 37, 39
and embarkation from Greece, 104-5, 112, 113, 131-2, 133, 143, 169
recommends Blamey as Deputy C-in-C Middle East, 151
extension of command to Iraq, 201
and defence of Crete, 205, 206, 207-8, 209-10, 215, 228, 241
visits Crete, 208-9
Freyberg’s messages to, 220, 227, 241, 247
and evacuation of Crete, 254, 298, 300, 302
strength in Middle East, 320-1
requests appointment of political authority, 321, 322, 525, 531
and invasion of Syria, 322, 326, 327-8, 333, 336
reinforces invading force, 391-2
on value of tanks in Syria, 430n
and advance from Iraq into Syria, 440, 442
suggests resumption of offensive in Syria, 449
becomes C-in-C India, 523
orders advance into Persia, 532
and Anzac Corps proposals, 539, 541
Wayte, Pte J. J., 354
Webb, L-Cpl T., 353
Weichs, Field Marshal Maximilian von, 49, 51, 94
Weir, Capt S. I., 135
Weld, Maj-Gen C. J., 479
Wellington, Col N. F., 401, 443, 448, 449
Wellman, Col L. J., 36n
Wells, Lt-Gen H., 34, 54, 103, 137, 143
Welsh, L-Cpl I. D., 313-15
West, Cpl H., 62
West, Maj N. P., 88
Western Desert, 65, 320, 326, 327, 341, 342, 392, 430n, 529, 530, 536, 537, 553, 554, 555, 560, 562
allotment of commands in, 21
British offensive in, 523, 524
reinforcement of, 531
Eighth Army offensive, 549
Weston, Lt-Gen E. C., 206, 207, 211n, 213, 218, 219, 226, 234, 238, 243n, 248, 249, 250, 251, 253, 297, 298, 301, 302, 303, 307
assumes command in Crete, 204
problems of, 205
placed in command western sector of Crete, 295
orders surrender at Sfakia, 305
Weygand, General, 321n, 323, 324, 325, 330
Weygand, Fort (Sketch p. 421), 421, 423, 425-6, 427
Wheat Hill (Sketch p. 245), 245
White, Lt A. E. D., 443, 445, 463
White, General Sir Brudenell, 542n, 559
White, Maj D. A. H., 375, 376, 482, 483, 497
White, Pte R. G., 268
White, L-Cpl R. S., 501
Whittaker, Lt R. K., 455
Whittle, Lt J. S., 262
Whyte, Pte A., 271
Wiedemann, Capt, 275, 276, 277
Wiener Neustadt, 50
Williams, Maj D. E., 433, 434, 436, 438
Williams, Cpl J., 445
Williams, Lt T. H., 134
Willoughby, Cpl T. R., 268, 269
Wills, Brig K. A., 150n
Wilmot, C., 197n
Wilson, Field Marshal Lord, 13, 29, 204, 210, 325, 532
selected to command expedition to Greece, 9, 11
arrives Athens, 21
staff, 22
staff talks with Yugoslavs, 24-5, 27, with Papagos, 25
requests staff to reconnoitre lines of withdrawal, 28
in Greece, 37, 41, 68, 83, 87, 102, 103, 104, 113, 129n, 139, 140, 141, 148, 149, 150, 155, 163, 164, 165, 167
and Doiran-Nestos line, 25, 34
assumes command of Allied forces in Central Macedonia, 35-6
and withdrawal to Olympus-Aliakmon line, 40, 43, 46, 54-5, 58
withdraws Armoured Brigade from Axios plain, 42
misunderstandings with Papagos, 76-9, 92-3, 194
and withdrawal to Thermopylae, 80, 81-2
orders withdrawal of Armoured Brigade to Kalabaka, 90
and embarkation from Greece, 112, 131-2, 133, 143-5, 151, 152, 169
embarks, 168
assumes command in Crete, 206-7
appointed commander British Troops in Palestine and Transjordan, 208
ordered to plan for advance into Syria, 326
confers with de Gaulle, 328
plans advance, 336-8, 340, 344
in Syrian campaign, 391, 400, 402, 403, 406, 413, 467, 478
orders concentration on advance to Beirut, 414, 467-8
agrees to diversion of main effort to Damascus area, 418
and Syrian Armistice, 511, 512, 513-14
administration of, 515, 517, 518, 519
conduct of Syrian campaign, 526-7
and defence of Syria, 532, 534
commands Ninth Army, 544
on AIF discipline, 546
Wilson, Lt-Col B., 457n
Wilson, Pte B. G., 457n
Wilson, Pte C. R., 457n
Wilson, Lt-Col E. H., 561
Wilson, Col J. G., 125-6
Wilson, Capt R., 438
Wilson, Pte R. I., 348
Wilson, Pte R. J., 362
Wilton, Col J. G. N., 408
“Windy Corner” (Map p. 386), 396, 397, 400
Wisshaupt, Ernst, 52n
Withy, Lt-Col C. B., 444, 461, 462, 463, 474, 476, 505
Wittman, Lt-Col, 277
Wood, Capt F. H., 297n
Wood, Capt S. F., 155, 156, 157, 269-70
Woodhill, Capt P. J., 173, 181
Woodward, Maj-Gen E. W., 34n
Woolford, Capt H. B., 459n
Woore, Maj T. G., 375
Wootten, Maj-Gen G. F., 555
Wray, Maj C. H. W., 382
Wright, Maj H. E., 352
Wrigley, Brig H., 161
Wryneck, British destroyer, 171
Wynter, Lt-Gen H. D., 552n
invalided to Australia, 555
–X–
Xamoudhokhori (Map p. 218), 223, 236
Xinon Neron (Map p. 66; Sketch p. 67), 47, 63, 71
–Y–
Yafour (Sketches pp. 416, 509), 430, 432, 433, 438, 439
Yafour, Col De (Sketch p. 416), 433, 439
Yannina (Sketches pp. 78, 159), 80, 112, 128, 131, 133, 142, 149, 158, 183, 184
Yaroun (Sketches pp. 343, 348), 342, 349
Yerate (Map p. 482), 473, 485, 487n, 488
York, British cruiser, 23, 239
Young, Cpl J. T., 273
YMCA, 559
Yugoslav Air Force, 51
Yugoslav Army, 37, 39, 51, 53, 70, 86, 89, 152, 173
value of Salonika to, 10
cooperation with Greek Army, 40, 41, 43
Yugoslavia, 6, 11, 14, 16, 17, 27, 29, 34, 35, 41, 43, 46, 80, 112, 158, 173n, 184, 497
with Britain and Greece, 3, 8, 13, 15, 24-5, 26-7, 28, 191, 192-3, 194
German invasion of, 39, 49, 50-52, 70, 71, 94
surrender of, 94
Yugoslavs, The, 165, 171, 178, 180
–Z–
Zagari, 187
Zagreb (Sketch p. 51), 50, 71, 94
Zaharani, Wadi (Sketch p. 377), 378, 379
Zahle (Sketch p. 334), 344, 388, 405, 431, 535
Zara, Italian cruiser, 23
Zarkos (Sketch p. 124), 82, 99, 102, 110, 111, 125