More on the Dutchman in Greece
From another book on Churchill, this time by Martin Gilbert.
Hollis to Churchill, 24 November 1940:
"As a result of Churchill having sent on Lindemann’s criticisms, the Chiefs of Staff agreed to send Greece, in addition to the original list, 24 field guns and ammunition, 20 anti-tank rifles, 10 light tanks 'which are only used for training purposes but should be of value in Greece', 100 Vickers machine guns, 100 American trench mortars and ammunition, 16 heavy and 24 light anti-aircraft guns, and 20 Hurricane fighters. The fighters were already in Malta".
Minute of 25 November 1940:
"Churchill accepted these increases, but added one cautionary note. 'I cannot approve the 20 Hurricanes going to Greece', he minuted to Ismay".
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