2014年8月5日 · The battle of Crete was a costly battle for both sides, and for the people of Crete. Many villagers were executed for the part they played in the battle and for helping the Allied soldiers left behind after the evacuation. Further reading. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. (2014). The Battle for Crete, updated 5-Aug-2014. Poole, H. C. (2009).

The battle of Pink Hill : Crete 1941. Primary Maker ... World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Greece--Crete ...

In the battle of Alamein from 23 October '42 up to the battle on 1/2 Nov. when he was seriously wounded, Lt. Col. Baker showed himself to be a worthy commander of a hard fighting battalion. During difficult and confused situations and whilst under heavy fire his firmness and fine personal example of cheerfulness and courage materially assisted ...

The first two issues of Crete News, dated 16 and 19 May, were printed in the four days before a massive German airborne invasion, which began the Battle of Crete. The intensity of the fighting saw 671 New Zealanders lose their lives and over 2000 more taken captive.

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The battle of Crete "mens" victories VC Mortar my shoulder,bullet afoot sickly. El Alamein of "bravery" battle a bar Crosses an honour Ruweisat Ridge a scar. Advancing Maleme,surges my 20th Battalion Strongly as kiwi,three thousand a yard gunners we pen! Galatas countering halts enemy we fend. Resting a fork I will fool a guy

2019年6月15日 · The New Zealand Herald AWMM "Lion of Crete's story to be shot in Alexandra", 8 September 2012 AWMM; Elliot, M. (c1987) Vasili: The Lion of Crete. Auckland, N.Z.: Century Hutchinson. AWMM; Pow Wow: official journal of the N.Z. Ex-Prisoner of War Assn. Vol.8, no.4 (Dec 1979). Pp. 18-20. Public - Nina - 15 June 2020 - AWMM

The Battle for Crete - some recollections by Bill Allison (PDF, 430.7 KB) Personal recollections Public - Derek - Friend - 3 June 2016 - From correspondence with contributor. Report

An Olive Tree (Olea europaea) planted close to the Auckland War Memorial Museum in the grounds of the Auckland Domain commemorates those who fought on Crete. The plaque at the base of the tree reads: This Olive Tree was presented to the New Zealand Veterans of the Battle for Crete by the people of Galatos in Crete in respect and the esteem of ...