Crete
11: The Second World War
A second world war swept the globe, dragging New Zealand once more onto the battlefield, this time in the Pacific as well as Europe. In the likes of Crete, Greece and North Africa and on Pacific… Audio
75th anniversary commemorations underway for battle of Crete
Commemoration services will be held in Crete today to mark the 75th anniversary of the battle in which Allied troops fought to hold the Greek island against extreme odds. Video, Audio
75th anniversary of the start of the Battle of Crete
Today is the 75th anniversary of the start of the Battle of Crete in which allied troops fought to hold the Greek island against extreme odds. Audio
Our Own Odysseys: A Six Month Meander
Midway through the year, Aucklander Helen Vicary took the opportunity to travel through Spain (which she loves), then Sardinia, Crete, Armenia, and also Iran. Audio
The Cave of Winds by Elspeth Sandys
A tale about sacrifice, loyalty and love set against the background of New Zealand's involvement in the Battle for Crete. Audio