Claude John Eyre Auchinleck24 May 1940
Prepares British land forces for withdrawal from the Narvik area.
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Prepares British land forces for withdrawal from the Narvik area.
Receives orders to prepare evacuation while the Allied attack on Narvik continues.
Churchill's government authorises the evacuation of Allied forces from Narvik.
Authorises evacuation of Allied forces from northern Norway as the battle in France worsens.
Works on the military implications of evacuating Allied forces from Narvik.
Receives news of Narvik's recapture while evacuation plans remain in force.
Manages withdrawal arrangements while maintaining pressure on German forces.
Coordinates naval arrangements for removing Allied troops from Narvik.
Oversees withdrawal of British land forces during the evacuation.
Directs evacuation of Allied forces from the Narvik area.
Directs evacuation of Allied troops and equipment from the Narvik area.
Cunningham helps direct naval evacuation movements as Allied forces withdraw from northern Norway.
Continues evacuation arrangements for Allied forces in northern Norway.
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