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27 May 1941: Allied forces advanced toward Baghdad, Iraq in two columns. From the south, Indian 20th Brigade advanced north along and on the... Read More

27 May 1941: German troops captured Canea, Crete, Greece, thus securing the use of the anchorage at Suda Bay. Read More

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