Cairo, May 22, further waves of Gerists and air-borne troops continued to land at various points on the island of Crete through-cut the day." states the leatest communique issued by British General Headauarers here this afternoon, "British and New Zealand forces, assisted by Greeks and Cretans, all rendered a magnificent account of themselves, Fighting with splendid courage and dash, our empire forces, with their gallant allies, delivered three successful counterattacks. "Enemy losses yesterday were even heavier than before and by nightfall the situation was satisfactory in every area, except at Maleme. where the enemy had secured a temporary foothold.
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