After defeats on the continent, Allied forces were evacuated to Crete.
May 20, 1941. Germans launched Operation Mercury, which provided airborne operation, as well as amphibious warfare.

According to the plan amphibious force, after learning the Maleme airport and Retimnonie and the foreland of Heraklion, were hit on larger groups of British troops expeditionary forces and the Greek army, then consolidate and wait for the second phase of seaborne.

Greeks remained to fight to the last drop of blood, and the Allies... another evacuation after heavy fighting. Or maybe But the Lord to General, prevent the loss of the island and save this piece of Greek land from occupation?