Battle of Crete veteran Charles Clemett and Crete sailor Stafnos Spartalis stood side by side today as they laid a wreath in memory of the New Zealanders and Cretans who lost their lives 70 years ago ...

In May 1941, Nazi Germany launched its first major airborne invasion, targeting the strategic island of Crete. As thousands of paratroopers descended on the western coast, Allied forces scrambled to ...

Captain (then Sergeant) Reg Saunders (centre) and troops on leave from New Guinea in 1943.(AWM 057894) In May 1941, 6,500 Australian troops took part in the desperate and ultimately doomed defence of ...

Over the course of 11 days in May of 1941, the beautiful Greek island of Crete was the scene of a fascinating battle between its Allied defenders and the German invaders. Taking place relatively early ...

World War 2 ANZAC veteran Alf Carpenter recalls the dramatic and devastating battle on the Greek Island, as documentary series 'Battle of Crete' premieres on SBS and SBS On Demand (from 17 January).

Archive List > Books > Battle of Crete 1941 by Leonard Charles Eades Commissioned Warrant Officer Leonard Charles Eadse. This photograph was taken at a later date, with his mother and younger brother, ...

Stationed at Suna Bay orders were given for all Dominion troops to withdraw to the south of the island due to the imminent invasion of German troops. 700 marines (myself included) were kept for ...