General Archibald Wavell, the commander of British Army forces in the Middle East, when in Greece from 11–13 April had warned Wilson that he must expect no reinforcements and had authorised Major General Freddie de Guingand to discuss evacuation plans with certain responsible officers.
General Archibald Wavell, øverstkommanderende for de britiske styrker i Mellemøsten, som da han var i Grækenland den 11.-13. april havde advaret Wilson om at han ikke skulle vente yderligere forstærkninger, og havde bemyndiget generalmajor Freddie de Guingand til at forhandle evakueringsplaner med visse ansvarlige officerer.