Cairo, May 22, "Yesterday, further waves of Ger= man parachutists and ale-borne troops continued to land at various points fon the. island of Crete. throughout the day." states the eatest communique tasued by British General, Headquarers "here this alters Roos, "British and Now' Zealand forees, assisted" by, Greeks and Cretais, all rendered a mayninicent 'Sccount of themselves, Fighting with splendid courage and' dash, our om= pire forces, with their gallant allies, Gelivered tive' successful counter Attacks. "Enemy losses yesterday Were even heavier than before and by nightfall the situation was sal factory in every area, except at Maleme. where the enemy had secured a temporary foothold,
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