London, Apr. 24. ESPITE continued strong German pressure, Greek and Imperial troops continue to hold their defensive positions in the region of Thermopylae, it is stated in authoritative quarters here today. There is no truth in the rumour that the left flank of these forces has been turned or broken, it is added, and the whole line remains intact, There is also no confirmation of the German claim to have taken the Island of Lemnos, in the Aegean Sea.
'The latest, despatches reves! that he Allied forces. are' expecting an ait out attack by the 'Germans at any moment, In the meantime, they one being subjected to. Merce' dive-bombing attacks from dawn to dusk Another allied line 4s being establish fed south of Lamia, it is reported, explained today that Lieut General Sir Thomas Blarney hes been Sppolnted second-in-command of the whole Imperial Force in the Middle East, because the extension. of the fighting zone over "so many miles made it necessary for General. Sit 'Archibald' Wavell to. have a. deputy. General Sir Maitiana Wilson still charge of British operations. in
feral Papagos, the Greek Commander Geese nda the command of Gene "The Yugoslavia Government, from {ts new seat in the Middle East, today' reaffirmed is. determination to Stand faithfully by the British people.
'The message way sent through the 'Yugoslav Premier, General Simoviteh, io the British Government, and. fol! ows closely' the recent. proclamation of King Peter that the Yugoslavs are Fesolved to continue their Fesistance,
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