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.
More British were killed at 'Bloody Rangiriri' than in any other battle of the New Zealand Wars. But the British victory opened the Waikato basin to the Imperial forces. more...