Balkans German forces arrived in Libya invasion of Yugoslavia invasion of Greece Iraqi forces fighting against the British invade Crete de North Africa
In early 1941, German forces were deployed to North Africa, the Balkans, and the Middle East. In February, German forces arrived in Libya to bolster the Italian presence. In April, Hitler launched the invasion of Yugoslavia, quickly followed by the invasion of Greece. In May, German forces were sent to support Iraqi forces fighting against the British and to invade Crete.
