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King George of Greece and his government evacuated to Crete as Germans advance.
Group at an afternoon reception given by His Majesty the King of Greece to New Zealand soldiers who acted as bodyguard to the Greek Royal party during their evacuation from Crete. From left to right: Lieutenant W. H. Ryan, Princess Katherine, youngest sister of King George II; Princess George (Marie) of Greece; her husband, Prince George of Greece; their son, Prince Peter; his cousin, George II, King of the Hellenes, and Colonel J. S. Blunt (British military attache to the Greek Army).
Also...
The results of a Gallup poll were published asking Americans, "If it appears certain that Britain will be defeated unless we use part of our navy to protect ships going to Britain, would you favor or oppose such convoys?" 71% expressed favor, 21% were opposed and 8% expressed no opinion.
Group at an afternoon reception given by His Majesty the King of Greece to New Zealand soldiers who acted as bodyguard to the Greek Royal party during their evacuation from Crete. From left to right: Lieutenant W. H. Ryan, Princess Katherine, youngest sister of King George II; Princess George (Marie) of Greece; her husband, Prince George of Greece; their son, Prince Peter; his cousin, George II, King of the Hellenes, and Colonel J. S. Blunt (British military attache to the Greek Army).
Also...
The results of a Gallup poll were published asking Americans, "If it appears certain that Britain will be defeated unless we use part of our navy to protect ships going to Britain, would you favor or oppose such convoys?" 71% expressed favor, 21% were opposed and 8% expressed no opinion.