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The Blitz, Canea area defended by NZers, May 1941

The Blitz, Canea area defended by NZers, May 1941

This painting by Peter McIntyre, The Blitz, Canea area defended by NZers, depicts an attack by the Luftwaffe (German air force) on the town of Canea in Crete, May 1941. With total dominance of the skies above the island, German aircraft continously strafed and bombarded Allied ground forces, making movement during the day very dangerous. The Luftwaffe also took a heavy toll on British naval forces during the evacuation of Creforce between 28 May and 1 June 1941.

National Collection of War Art, Archives New Zealand
Reference: AAAC 898 NCWA 338
Artist: Peter McIntyre
Permission of Archives New Zealand Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga must be obtained before any reuse of this image.

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