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Amberley hero - Charles Upham
A statue in Amberley honours military hero and local farmer Charles Upham, the only man to receive the Victoria Cross twice for courage under fire in the Second World War.
Greek-New Zealand memorial in Wellington
The Greek-New Zealand memorial in Wellington.
Kiwi stories - The Battle for Crete
Selected audio extracts of New Zealanders involved in the Battle for Crete.
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.
Alfred Hulme VC
Dunedin-born Alfred Hulme (1911-1982), who won a Victoria Cross on Crete for a series of heroic acts.
New Zealand troops in Egypt after Crete
New Zealand troops met Prime Minister Peter Fraser and Major-General Bernard Freyberg at Maadi Camp in Egypt following their evacuation from Crete, 1941.
PM Peter Fraser honours the heroes of Crete
Film clip in which New Zealand Prime Minister Peter Fraser honours the men of the 2nd New Zealand Division who took part in the Crete campaign, May-June 1941.
New Zealanders rescue King of Greece
Film clip in which Lieutenant W. H. Ryan, 18th Battalion, describes his platoon's role in escorting King George II of Greece over the mountains to the south coast of Crete following the German invasion, 20 May 1941.
German paratroops on Crete
German paratroops move cautiously over an embankment during the Battle for Crete, May 1941.
Map of Crete
Map showing the location of Allied forces on Crete, 20 May 1941.
The barge from Crete by Peter McIntyre, 1941
The barge from Crete painted by Peter McIntyre, New Zealand’s official war artist, in July 1941.
British naval operations around Crete, 20 May-1 June 1941
Map showing British naval operations around Crete, 20 May - 1 June 1941
Edward Puttick
Lieutenant-General Edward Puttick pictured near Venafro in Italy, c. May 1944.
General Julius Ringel
General Julius Ringel presents an award to a young German mountain trooper following the Battle for Crete.
Counter attack at Maleme airfield
New Zealand soldiers advance across exposed ground during a failed counter-attack against German positions near Maleme airfield
Damaged German aircraft at Maleme
Damaged German gliders and Ju 52 transport aircraft litter the airfield at Maleme.
Map of Galatas area, 20 May 1941
Map showing the position of New Zealand forces around Galatas, Crete on 20 May 1941.
Map of Canea area, 20 May 1941
Map showing the position of New Zealand forces around Canea, Crete on 20 May 1941.
Map of Maleme area, 20 May 1941
Map showing the position of New Zealand forces around Maleme, Crete on 20 May 1941.
Dan Davin and Winifred Gonley
A portrait of Dan Davin and his wife Winifred Gonley taken in London.

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