Charles Upham is probably New Zealand's most famous soldier. His actions in Crete in 1941 and Egypt in 1942 led to his becoming one of only three people – and the only combat soldier – ever to win the Victoria Cross twice.
Von Luckner's raider Seeadler sank 14 Allied ships in 1917 before he was captured in Fiji. His subsequent escape from Motuihe Island in the Hauraki Gulf gave him legendary status. more...