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.
The opening shots of the first Taranaki War were fired when Imperial troops attacked a pa built by the Te Ati Awa chief Te Rangitake at Te Kohia, Waitara. more...