-
Achilles, HMS—
-
Africa, East—
-
Air attack from, risk of, 101, 104.
-
Infantry brigade groups to be raised, 71.
-
Africa, West, infantry brigade groups to be raised, 71.
-
Africa, South. SeeSouth Africa.
-
Alanbrooke, Field-Marshal Viscount, Chief of Imperial General Staff, 26.
-
Alexander, Rt. Hon. A. V., First Lord of the Admiralty, 304.
-
Aliakmon line (see also Greece, Campaign in)—
-
Concentration of 2nd NZ Division on, 250.
-
Wilson organises, 248, 251.
-
Wilson's report on, 260.
-
Allen, Col Sir S., 23, 26, 30, 118.
-
Anti-aircraft defences, manned in NZ, 8.
-
Anzac Corps, 263, 272, 273, 287, 315.
-
Armed merchant cruisers, provision of, by New Zealand, 18, 20.
-
Armoured Brigade, formation of, 190, 197.
-
Army Council—
-
Army Troop units. See NZ Engineers—Army Troops Companies.
-
Australia, Japanese attack on, possibility of, May 1940, 102.
-
Australia, Commonwealth Government—
-
Australia, despatch of forces from, 42, 43, 46–50.
-
Crete, reinforcement of, Nov 1940, 193–4.
-
Defence policy, exchange of views with NZ, 46, 338–40.
-
Diversion of 6th Aust Division to UK, 95–6, 98–9, 104–5, 109–10.
-
1st Echelon, informed of despatch of, 44–5, 48.
-
2nd Echelon, postponement of embarkation suggested, 91, 92.
-
Greece—
-
Asks UK to assist forces in, 272–3.
-
Concurs in despatch of troops to, 241, 243.
-
Japan, attitude of, views on, 43.
-
Malaya, reinforcement of, 71, 159–60.
-
Proposes diversion of AIF to India or South Africa, 109–11.
-
Special Division, despatch of overseas, 42–50.
-
Australia, HMAS, escort of 2nd Echelon, 85et seq.
page 352
-
6th Australian Division—
-
Anzac Corps, co-operation with 2nd NZ Division, 263, 272.
-
Arrival at Helwan, Aug 1940, 69.
-
Concentration of, 70–1, 96, 102.
-
Despatch of units to Middle East from UK, 70–1, 146, 147, 151–5, 164.
-
Diversion to UK, 94–9, 104–5, 107.
-
Embarkation of third convoy, 92, 98.
-
Employment in Western Desert, 189.
-
1940 Libyan Campaign, role in, 81–2.
-
Australian Imperial Force—
-
Crete, employment in, 285, 287, 299, 301, 310, 311, 312, 321.
-
Curtin opposes despatch overseas, 48–9.
-
Greece, despatch to, 241, 243.
-
Middle East, concentration in, 70–1, 96, 105, 109, 164, 165.
-
Palestine, in reserve in, 164.
-
Australia, Prime Ministers of, 42.
-
Badoglio, Marshal P., reluctant to fight UK, 10.
-
Baggush. SeeMaaten Baggush.
-
Bagnold, Brig R. A., Long Range Desert Group, 232–6.
-
Baillie-Grohman, Vice-Admiral H. T., commanding officer Ramillies, 61, 268.
-
Balbo, Marshal I., reluctant to fight UK, 10.
-
Balkans—
-
Appreciation by Freyberg on situation, 192.
-
1940 Libyan campaign, effects of, 80.
-
Situation in, appreciations, 101, 192, 241, 266.
-
Barrowclough, Maj-Gen H. E., 115, 131, 134, 140, 142, 146, 280.
-
Bartholomew, Gen Sir W., 197.
-
Batterbee, Sir H. F., High Commissioner for United Kingdom in New Zealand, 17, 51, 195–6, 228–31.
-
Beamish, Air Commodore G. R., 303.
-
Berendsen, Sir C., 24, 50, 329–31.
-
Blamey, Gen Sir T. A.—
-
Blunt, Col J. S., British Military Attaché, Greece, 298.
-
British Expeditionary Force (see also United Kingdom Military Forces)—
-
Bulgaria (see also Outbreak of War—Bulgaria)—
-
British and US interests, protection in, 15.
-
Greek attitude to war with, 16.
-
Turkey's attitude to war with, 16.
-
Yugoslavia's attitude to war with, 16.
-
Burma, employment of 2nd NZEF in, 19, 21.
-
Burnham military camp, mobilisation of 1st Echelon, 35.
page 353
-
Cairo—
-
1st Echelon garrisons, 118.
-
Fifth Column activities, 64, 65, 66.
-
2nd NZEF responsible for security, 64.
-
Canberra, HMAS, escort of—
-
Casey, Rt. Hon. R. G.—
-
Australian Minister to USA, 14.
-
Despatch of AIF overseas, 47, 48, 49, 50.
-
Cassels, Gen Sir R. A., C-in-C, India, 160.
-
Casualties—
-
Chamberlain, Rt. Hon. A. N.—
-
Chiefs of Imperial General Staff, 26.
-
Chifley, Rt. Hon. J. B., Prime Minister of Australia, 42.
-
Churchill, Rt. Hon. W.—
-
Congratulates Freyberg on Crete command, 288.
-
Crete, defence of, 291–2, 305, 307.
-
2nd Echelon in UK, employment of, 78, 181.
-
Egypt, defence of, 142–3.
-
Escort for 1st Echelon, 52, 60–1.
-
Freyberg, views on appointment as GOC 2nd NZEF, 30–1.
-
Greece, views on strategic situation, 252–3, 274, 279.
-
Greek campaign, statement in Commons, 279.
-
Middle East, views on strategic situation, 265–7.
-
NZ's assistance, appreciation of, 56, 175.
-
Prime Minister of UK, 3.
-
Civil aviation—
-
Civil aircraft and aerodromes requisitioned, 8.
-
Resources, use of, 19, 22.
-
Restrictions, 8.
-
Clifton, Brig G. H., 45–6.
-
Coast defences, manned in NZ, 2, 8.
-
Commando (‘Layforce’), role in Crete, 301, 308, 309, 311.
-
Conference, Five Power, proposal by Italy, 3.
-
Corps units, provision of, 36, 37.
-
Crete—
-
Defence of—
-
Evacuation of troops from Greece to, 268, 276, 277, 280–1, 291, 323.
-
Freyberg appointed to command garrison, 280, 282, 285, 287, 294, 321, 326.
-
German threat to, 277.
-
Relief of Greek garrison by Aust and NZ troops, 193–6.
-
Strategic importance, 193, 290, 291, 319, 325–7.
-
Crete Campaign—
-
Air attack, German, estimates of, 286, 290.
-
Air support, 285 et seq.
page 354
-
Casualties, 305–6, 313, 322.
-
Convicts, support of, 294–5.
-
Cretan Militia, 295.
-
Defence of, NZ Government's views, 290–1.
-
Defences, report by Freyberg on, 297.
-
Evacuation, 308 et seq., 330–2.
-
Fraser—
-
Freyberg—
-
Garrison—
-
Organisation of, 295, 297.
-
Reinforcement of, 289, 291, 297, 301, 302, 304–5, 306, 318.
-
German attack—
-
German occupation of Greece, effects of, 241.
-
Greek Army—
-
Employment and training, 293–7.
-
Collapse of, views of Commander, 307.
-
Lessons of campaign, Fraser's views, 324–5.
-
Maori Battalion, 315, 321.
-
Morale, 297, 307, 313.
-
Puttick commands NZ troops, 287–8.
-
Red Cross, German observance of, 318–19.
-
Royal Navy, support of, 285et seq.
-
Situation reports, 299 et seq.
-
Special Order of the Day (Freyberg), 288.
-
Special Service Commando, role of, 301, 308, 309, 311.
-
UK Government's observations on, 325–7.
-
Wavell—
-
Weston succeeds to command, 312.
-
Crump, Brig S. H., 45–6, 66, 142, 146.
-
Cunningham, Admiral of the Fleet Viscount, C-in-C, Mediterranean, 160, 239, 261, 289, 305, 310, 313, 314, 315, 320, 330–2.
-
Curtin, Rt. Hon. J.—
-
Cyprus, German threat to, 277, 290, 326.
-
D'Albiac, Air Vice-Marshal Sir J. H., AOC British Air Force in Greece, 271.
-
Danzig—
-
Declarations of War. See Outbreak of War.
page 355
-
Dewing, Maj-Gen R. H., Director of Military Operations and Plans, War Office, 131–3, 136.
-
Dill, Field Marshal Sir J. G., 26, 131, 139, 239–40, 247 et seq.
-
Divisional Cavalry Regiment. SeeNZ Divisional Cavalry.
-
Divisional Reconnaissance Unit. See NZ Divisional Reconnaissance Unit.
-
Divisional Signals. See NZ Divisional Signals.
-
Duff, Brig C. S. J., 45–6, 208–9.
-
Duigan, Maj-Gen Sir J. E.—
-
Appointment of 2nd NZEF officers, 45, 47, 51.
-
Chief of the General Staff, NZ Military Forces, 26, 28.
-
Discussions with Freyberg, 29, 51.
-
Visit to ME, 201.
-
Dunkirk, re-equipment of British Expeditionary Force after, 117, 156–7, 236.
-
Eden, Rt. Hon. R. A.—
-
Greece, British assistance to, 239et seq., 247et seq.
-
Welcomes 1st Echelon, Egypt, 59.
-
Egypt—
-
Defence of, 64, 65, 142–3, 144–6, 160–2, 163, 164, 266.
-
1st Echelon arrives in, 58–60.
-
2nd Echelon arrives in, 155.
-
3rd Echelon arrives in, 180–1.
-
German—
-
Italian attack on, likelihood of, 72, 137.
-
Italians cross frontier, 78.
-
Lines of Communication, Inglis commands, 75.
-
Morale, 269.
-
2nd NZEF—
-
2nd NZEF's role in security of, 64, 65.
-
Situation in, Apr 1941, 269, 277.
-
Situation on Italy's Declaration of War, 66.
-
Equipment. See 2nd NZEF—Equipment.
-
Escort. See Naval escort.
-
Evetts, Lt-Gen J. F., 308, 330–1.
-
Examination Services, established in NZ, 2.
-
Fadden, Rt. Hon. A. W., Prime Minister of Australia, 42, 243, 272.
-
Falla, Brig N. S., Commandant 2nd NZEF Base, 64, 66, 79, 113, 115 et seq., 142, 146, 235, 264, 291.
-
Fanning Island—
-
Defence of, by New Zealand, 18.
-
Return of Leander from, 20.
-
Far East (see also countries in—e.g., Malaya)—
-
Japan, threat to British interests, 70, 158–9.
-
NZ Government's views on situation, Aug 1940, 170–2.
-
Reinforcement of, 70, 71.
-
Royal Navy, despatch to, 158.
-
Strategy, UK Chiefs of Staff review, Jun 1940, 158–9.
page 356
-
Fergusson, Sir C., appointment of Freyberg, 31.
-
Fifth Column—
-
Fiji—
-
NZ Army Troops Company, use in, 178, 226.
-
Reinforcement by New Zealand, 19, 22, 71, 157, 159, 162, 166, 168, 172, 175, 201.
-
Finland. SeeOutbreak of War—Finland.
-
Five Power Conference, Italy proposes, 3.
-
Fleet Air Arm, UK requirements in personnel, 17, 20.
-
Forster, A., appointed Head of State, Danzig, 4.
-
France—
-
At war with Italy, 11.
-
Collapse of, effect in Middle East, 70, 187.
-
Concentration of naval forces in Mediterranean, 89.
-
Defence of Western Mediterranean, 101, 158.
-
Employment of 2nd NZEF in, 24, 25, 102, 119.
-
United Kingdom, assistance to, 156–7.
-
Fraser, Rt. Hon. P.—
-
Appointment of GOC, 2nd NZEF—
-
Crete—
-
Campaign, report on, 313–15.
-
Evacuation of, 310, 312, 329–32.
-
Requests support for garrison, 304–5, 306.
-
Warning on situation, 310.
-
Despatch of 2nd NZEF overseas, report on, 55–6; views on, 50.
-
Escort for 1st Echelon, reports on, 56, 60–1.
-
Greece and Crete campaigns, comments on, 322–5.
-
Prime Minister of NZ, 2, 13.
-
Visit to England 1939, report on, 29–31, 55–6.
-
Visit to ME, 299, 304–5, 310 et seq., 322.
-
Freyberg, Lt-Gen Sir B.—
-
Balkans, appreciation of situation, 192.
-
Churchill's views on appointment of, 30–1.
-
Crete—
-
Appointed C-in-C, 280, 282, 285, 287, 294, 321, 326.
-
Appreciations, 285–7, 291, 293.
-
Commands Greek troops on, 293–4, 296.
-
Evacuation urged, 308–9.
-
Leaves, 312.
-
Recommends use of NZ troops for garrison duty, Nov 1940, 194.
-
Report on defences, 297.
-
Situation reports, 299 et seq.
-
Special Order of the Day, 288.
-
Egypt—
-
Appreciation on defence of, Jul 1940, 142–3, 148, 341–9.
-
Arrangements for reception of 1st Echelon, 51, 52–4.
-
Authorised to use 2nd NZEF in defence of, 65.
-
Reports on situation, 1940, 64, 65–6, 78–80, 144–6, 162–3.
-
Return to, from UK, 78–9, 142, 146.
page 357
-
1st Echelon—
-
2nd Echelon in UK, reports on, 131–46, 181.
-
France, recommends despatch of 1st and 2nd Echelons to, 119.
-
Fraser, consultations with, in London, 23.
-
GOC 2nd NZEF—
-
Charter as, 31–2.
-
Fraser's report on appointment, 29–31.
-
Offers services as, 23.
-
Powers, 33.
-
Views on selection of, 24–6.
-
Greece and Crete campaigns—
-
Greece—
-
Commands British troops in, 283.
-
Destruction of messages in, 239.
-
Employment of 2nd NZ Division, 323.
-
Reports on campaign, 280, 282, 283–4, 320–2.
-
Special Order of the Day on Embarkation for, 244–5.
-
Middle East—
-
Recommends constituting 2nd NZEF in, 162.
-
Views on strategic situation, Jul 1940, 162–3.
-
New Zealand, visit to, 29, 51.
-
2nd NZEF—
-
Accepts command of, 27.
-
Appreciations on role of, 200–1, 205, 206–7.
-
Command and staff appointments, 47, 50.
-
Fitness for operational role, 76, 191, 196–8, 200–1, 205, 206–7, 264.
-
Reports on, 64–6, 74–6, 136–46, 181, 187–8, 196–8.
-
Strength of, 237–8.
-
Strategic situation, general, views on, Nov 1940, 191–2.
-
UK—
-
Views on German invasion of, 75, 78, 120, 131, 133–5, 138, 139, 142, 144–5, 162, 163, 191, 201, 341–2.
-
Visit to, 64, 66, 67, 113, 128, 133, 137.
-
Galloway, Lt-Gen A., 190, 296.
-
Gentry, Brig W. G., 45, 67.
-
George VI—
-
Inspects 2nd NZEF (UK), 143.
-
Message of welcome to 1st Echelon, 60.
-
Germany (see also Outbreak of War—Germany)—
-
Alliance with Italy, 9.
-
Defeat of, primary object of UK, 101.
-
Position of, appreciation by Freyberg, 191–2.
-
Possible plans for attack on Egypt, 72, 145, 161, 164, 171.
-
Godley, Sir A., visits 2nd NZEF (UK), 143.
-
Gort, Field-Marshal Viscount, 28, 30.
-
Greece—
-
AIF, despatch to, 241, 243.
page 358
-
British assistance to, 192, 193, 200, 205, 239–41, 245, 248, 255, 256, 259–63, 266.
-
Churchill's views, 252–3.
-
Gratitude for, 275, 278.
-
NZ Government's views on, 242–3, 257–8.
-
British forces, withdrawal of, 275, 277, 278.
-
Bulgaria, attitude to war with, 16.
-
Capitulation of Government, 275, 278.
-
Crete, withdrawal of forces from, 193.
-
Evacuation of King and Government to Crete, 267–70, 275.
-
Macedonia—
-
Views of Papagos on withdrawal from, 247.
-
Withdrawal of advanced troops to, 240.
-
Mechanical transport sent to, 205.
-
Morale, 270.
-
2nd NZEF, despatch to, 241–5, 246, 250, 258.
-
NZ troops reported in, 198–204.
-
Prime Minister of, commits suicide, 270.
-
Railway Survey Company in, 202.
-
Rescue of New Zealanders from, 283–4.
-
Special Order of the Day, on embarkation for, 244–5.
-
UK—
-
Decision to assist, 239–41.
-
Offer of assistance accepted, 240.
-
Wilson, commands British forces, 240, 248, 251.
-
Greece, Campaign in—
-
Air support, 239, 248, 250, 255, 261–3, 272, 273, 279, 282, 319, 320, 322.
-
Agreement between British and Greek commands, text of, 250–1.
-
Agreement, withdrawal from, views of British Minister to Greece, 255.
-
Aliakmon line—
-
Anzac Corps in, 263, 272, 273.
-
Appreciations—
-
Blamey's report on situation, 20 Apr 1941, 272–4.
-
British forces—
-
Disposition of, 247, 248, 250, 251, 260.
-
Evacuation of, 243, 267–9, 271, 273 et seq.
-
Freyberg commands, 283.
-
In action, 265.
-
Papagos suggests withdrawal of, 268.
-
Wilson to command, 240.
-
Casualties, 279–81, 322.
-
Churchill's views, 252–3, 274, 279.
-
Fraser's comments on, 322–3.
-
Freyberg's reports on, 280, 282, 283–4, 320–2, 329.
-
German Air Force, disposition of, 262.
-
German movements, estimated time-table of, 254, 260.
page 359
-
Greek forces—
-
2nd NZ Division prepares defensive position, 263.
-
4th NZ Infantry Brigade, 276–7, 283, 320, 321.
-
5th NZ Infantry Brigade, 283, 320.
-
6th NZ Infantry Brigade, 280, 281, 283, 320.
-
New Zealand Government's views on situation, 273–4.
-
Papagos, views on withdrawal to Aliakmon line, 247.
-
RAF—
-
Rearguard actions, 282, 284, 288, 293.
-
Special Order of the Day, 282.
-
Thermopylae line, defence of, 269, 271, 272, 274, 275.
-
UK Cabinet's approval of campaign, 256.
-
Greece, George II, King of—
-
Attitude, general, 248, 255–6.
-
Determination to honour military agreement, 255.
-
Evacuation from—
-
Protection for, on Crete, 297–8, 300.
-
Withdrawal from Macedonia, views on, 247.
-
Greville, Lt-Col A. W., 45–6, 51, 65.
-
Guards Vital Points, posted in NZ, 2.
-
Hargest, Brig J., 78, 115, 120, 131, 134, 140, 238.
-
Hector, HMS, defence of NZ, 88.
-
Helwan Camp—
-
Accommodation for 2nd NZEF, 169.
-
Selection of, for 2nd NZEF, 53.
-
Henderson, Sir N.—
-
Heywood, Maj-Gen T. G. G., British Military Mission to Greece, 260.
-
Hitler, A., Chancellor of German Reich, 3, 4.
-
Horan, Commodore H. E., Chief of NZ Naval Staff, 88, 90.
-
Hungary. SeeOutbreak of War—Hungary.
-
Hynard, Sir W. G., Director of Sea Transport, 39.
-
Imperial Defence, Committee of, 96.
-
India—
-
Diversion of Dominion forces to, 103, 109–11.
-
Employment of 2nd NZEF, 19, 21.
-
Reinforcement of garrison, 71.
-
North-west Frontier, appreciation of situation, 102.
-
Inglis, Maj-Gen L. M., 75, 264–5, 291.
-
Iraq, German support of anti-British revolt, 277, 289, 290, 327.
-
Ironside, Field-Marshal Lord—
-
Approves Freyberg's appointment as GOC 2nd NZEF, 28, 29, 30.
-
Chief of Imperial General Staff, 26, 38.
-
C-in-C, Home Forces, 131, 139, 181.
page 360
-
Island Dependencies, advised of Precautionary Stage against Germany and Italy, 2.
-
Italy (see also Outbreak of War—Italy)—
-
Alliance with Germany, 9.
-
Attitude of, effects, 89.
-
Crete, possibility of attack on, 193.
-
Egypt—
-
Effect of declaration of war on, 66.
-
Invasion of, 78.
-
Likelihood of attack on, 72, 137.
-
Fifth Column in Cairo, 64, 65, 66.
-
Five Power Conference, proposes, 3.
-
Germany—
-
Intervention—
-
North Africa—
-
Preparations for war, 9–10.
-
Italy, King of—
-
At war with Great Britain and France, 11.
-
Reluctant to enter war against UK, 10.
-
Japan—
-
Attack—
-
On Aust, possibility of, 102.
-
On NZ, possibility of, 102, 170–1.
-
Attitude of—
-
Effects on despatch of 1st Echelon, 38, 44.
-
Views of Aust Government, 43.
-
Views of NZ Government, 170–3.
-
Fear of American policy, 102.
-
Malaya and Singapore, threat to, 70, 158–9.
-
Neutrality of, 17, 18.
-
Jones, Hon. F., Minister of Defence, 33.
-
Jordan, W. J., High Commissioner for NZ, London, 23, 63, 143.
-
Kenrick, Brig H. S., 113, 114.
-
Killearn, Lord, British Ambassador to Egypt, 59, 63, 160.
-
King, Brig T. J., 66.
-
Korizis, A., Prime Minister of Greece, 270.
-
Lampson, Sir M. See Killearn, Lord.
-
Langley, Brig C. A., Director of Transportation, Middle East, 203, 206.
-
Laycock, Maj-Gen R. E., Chief of Combined Operations, 301.
-
Layton, Vice-Admiral Sir G., C-in-C, China, 226.
-
Leander, HMS—
-
Leatham, Admiral Sir R., C-in-C, East Indies, 167.
-
Libyan Campaign, 1940—
-
6th Aust Division, 81–2.
-
4th Brigade Group, 80–1.
-
German attack in Cyrenaica, Apr 1941, 265–7.
-
Italian prisoners of war, 80.
-
2nd NZEF units, work of, 80, 82.
-
Report by Wavell, 81–2.
-
Reports on situation, Apr 1941, 269, 271.
-
Lines of Communication—
-
Longmore, Air Chief Marshal Sir A. M., AOC-in-C, RAF, Middle East, 239.
-
Long Range Desert Group—
-
1940 Libyan Campaign, role in, 82.
-
New Zealanders—
-
Conditions of service by, 235–6.
-
Detached for service with, 185, 188, 231–6.
-
Withdrawal from, 232–5.
-
Wavell, appreciation of services, 236.
-
Maadi Camp—
-
Accommodation for 2nd NZEF, 169.
-
Facilities, 53.
-
Selection of, for 2nd NZEF, 53.
-
Maaten Baggush, position manned by 4th Brigade, 77, 184, 188, 189.
-
MacCormick, Brig K., Director of Medical Services, 2nd NZEF, 65, 113, 114, 141.
-
Mackesy, Maj-Gen P. J., appointment of GOC 2nd NZEF, 26, 30.
-
McNaughton, Gen A. G. L., GOC 1st Canadian Division, 134.
-
Malaya—
-
Defence of, 158–9.
-
Fighter and reconnaissance squadrons for, 72.
-
Japanese threat to, 158–9.
-
Reinforcement by Australian troops, 71, 159, 160.
-
Maori Battalion, work on Crete, 315, 321.
-
Maxwell, Col D. T., 45–6.
-
Mechanical Transport—
-
Mechanical Transport Units—
-
Mediterranean—
-
Concentration of Allied naval forces, 101.
-
Defence of, 158, 241, 266.
-
Menzies, Rt. Hon. R. G., Prime Minister of Australia, 42, 48, 241, 243.
page 362
-
Merchant Shipping—
-
Armed merchant cruisers, provision of, 18, 20.
-
Arming of, 8.
-
Defensively equipped merchant ships, provision of, 18, 20–1.
-
Merchant ship raiders, possible danger to convoys, 86, 91, 112, 114, 179.
-
Mersa Matruh, 77.
-
Metaxas, Gen J., Prime Minister of Greece, 249.
-
Middle East—
-
Air force in, 71–2, 261–3, 266.
-
Allied and enemy forces, strength of, 176.
-
Appreciations, 70–2, 160–2, 163–4, 265–7, 269, 276–7, 327.
-
Despatch of 2nd NZEF to, 55.
-
French collapse, effect on, 70, 171.
-
Reinforcement of, 70–2, 74, 76, 145, 149, 161–2, 164, 165, 261–2, 265–6, 292.
-
Security of Allied interests in, 101, 160–2, 167, 266.
-
Miles, Brig R.—
-
Appointed Commander NZ Artillery, 45–6.
-
Commands—
-
Evacuated from Greece, 280.
-
Return to Egypt, 78–9, 142, 146.
-
Special powers delegated to, 68, 125, 127, 128, 129.
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Minesweepers, preparation of, in NZ, 8.
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Mobilisation in NZ, 2, 8.
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Monowai, HMS, NZ Government assume liability for, 20.
-
Morshead, Lt–Gen Sir L. J., GOC 9th Division, AIF, 277.
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Mussolini, B.—
-
Munition workers—
-
NAAFI—
-
Nash, Rt. Hon. W., Minister of Finance, 27, 292.
-
National Military Reserve, enlistment in Special Force, 34.
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Naval escort—
-
1st Echelon, 39, 40, 51, 52, 56, 57, 58.
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2nd Echelon, 83et seq.
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3rd Echelon, 167, 169, 172et seq.
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Naval Reserves (see also RNZNVR)—
-
Navy. See Royal New Zealand Navy.
-
Netherlands East Indies, position of, 43, 46.
-
New Zealand—
page 363
-
New Zealand Armed Forces (see also 2nd NZEF, RNZAF, RNZN)—
-
New Zealand, Government of (see also Outbreak of War)—
-
Crete—
-
Congratulates 2nd NZ Division on stand in, 327.
-
Use of NZ troops, Nov 1940, 195.
-
Views on defence of, 290–1.
-
Defence policy, exchange of views with Australia, 46, 338–40.
-
Dispersal of 2nd NZEF, 188–9.
-
1st Echelon—
-
Despatch to Egypt, 39 et seq.
-
Informs Australia of despatch of, 44–5.
-
2nd Echelon—
-
Agrees to diversion to UK, 95, 97, 108, 112.
-
Despatch of overseas, 83 et seq.
-
3rd Echelon, despatch of overseas, 157, 170–3.
-
Egypt, use of 2nd NZEF in defence of, 65.
-
Far Eastern situation, Aug 1940, views on, 170–2.
-
GOC 2nd NZEF, appointment offered to Freyberg, 27.
-
Greece—
-
Agrees to despatch of 2nd NZEF to, 242–3.
-
Congratulates 2nd NZ Division on stand in, 281, 327.
-
Views on British assistance to, 242–3, 257–8.
-
Views on situation in, 273–4.
-
1940 Libyan campaign, use of 2nd NZEF, 81, 154.
-
NZ's part in war, views on, 20–2.
-
Resolution on Greece and Crete campaigns, 327–8.
-
Special Force—
-
UK, pledges support to, 7, 12, 42, 216.
-
New Zealand—
-
Governors-General, 1.
-
Prime Ministers, 2.
-
NZ Artillery—
-
NZ Artillery—34th Anti-Tank Battery—
-
Departure for ME, 212.
-
Employment, 211–12.
-
Financial arrangements, 210–11.
-
Formation of, in UK, 208 et seq.
-
NZ Artillery—Survey Battery—
-
Equipment, 227–8.
-
Formation of, 227–8.
-
Request by UK for, 37.
-
NZ Divisional Cavalry—
-
NZ Divisional Reconnaissance Unit, equipment of, 197–9, 204.
-
NZ Divisional Signals—
-
Loan of personnel to British units, 182 et seq., 234.
-
Role in 1940 Libyan Campaign, 82.
page 364
-
NZ Engineers—Army Troops Companies—
-
Employment by GHQ, Middle East, 203.
-
Fiji, despatch of company to, 178, 226.
-
Financial arrangements, 216.
-
ME, despatch to, 166, 178, 184, 221–2, 223, 225.
-
Provision of by NZ, 36, 216 et seq.
-
UK, despatch to, 217–20.
-
NZ Engineers—Forestry Companies—
-
NZ Engineers—21st Mechanical Equipment Company—
-
NZ Engineers—Railway Companies—
-
Departure from UK to ME, 221, 222, 223–4.
-
Employment by GHQ Middle East, 203, 222, 224.
-
Financial arrangements, 214–16.
-
Formation of, 212 et seq., 227–8.
-
Loan of personnel to British units, 182, 183, 203.
-
ME, despatch to, 166, 169, 178, 214, 220–3, 225.
-
UK, despatch to, 216–17.
-
2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force—
-
Accommodation for, in Egypt, 53, 169.
-
Administrative arrangements in Freyberg's absence in UK, 67–8.
-
Advanced party, 51.
-
Base, establishment of, 118, 142.
-
BEF, interchange of officers with, 62–3.
-
Cairo, responsible for security, 64.
-
Camps, selection of, 53.
-
Casualties—
-
Commanders and staff, appointment of, 45, 47, 50.
-
Concentration, 37, 38, 66, 78, 102, 108, 113, 118, 119, 131–2, 137, 141, 144, 146, 147–9, 154, 155, 157, 162, 164, 165, 167, 172, 182–207, 227, 233–4, 287, 288.
-
Crete—
-
Detachments from, 182 et seq., 191, 203, 205, 206, 232.
-
Egypt—
-
Defence of, in emergency, 64, 65, 66, 76, 183, 190.
-
Suitability of, 38, 41, 55.
-
Employment of, 163, 164, 183, 187, 189, 191, 201, 205, 238.
page 365
-
Employment overseas, plans for, 18, 19, 21, 22, 163, 164, 333–7.
-
Enlistment, 34–5, 44.
-
Equipment, 33, 36 et seq., 44, 53, 68, 69, 71 et seq., 110, 116, 118, 119, 146, 157, 163, 164, 166, 169–70, 176, 181, 183, 190–1, 196–8, 201, 205, 206, 207, 241, 246, 324.
-
Formation of, 34.
-
GHQ Reserve, 82, 201, 205.
-
GOC, appointment of, 23–33.
-
GOC's—
-
Charter, 31–2.
-
Powers, 33.
-
Greece—
-
Aliakmon line, defence of, 250, 260.
-
Despatch to, 241–5, 246, 250, 258.
-
Rearguard actions, 282, 284, 288, 293, 320–1.
-
Troops reported in, 198–204.
-
1940 Libyan Campaign, use in, 81–2, 154.
-
Mechanical transport, 36, 37, 38.
-
Musketry, criticism of, 328–9.
-
Non-divisional units, provision of, 237–8.
-
Operational role, fitness for, 76, 191, 196–8, 200–1, 205, 206–7, 242, 264.
-
Postal concessions, 54.
-
Reinforcement of, 164, 165, 171, 192, 201.
-
Reorganisation after Greece, 287, 288.
-
Training, 116, 137, 185, 186, 188, 189–90, 196–8, 205, 206, 207, 233–4, 329.
-
2nd NZEF—1st Echelon (see also 4th NZ Infantry Brigade)—
-
Advanced party, 51.
-
Age limits, 34.
-
Cairo, security of, 64, 118.
-
Composition of, 35–6.
-
Detachment of personnel, 182 et seq.
-
Despatch of, 38 et seq.
-
Egypt—
-
Arrangements for reception, 51, 52–4.
-
Arrival in, 58–60.
-
Defence of—
-
Destination, 38, 39, 41.
-
Reasons for selection, 55.
-
Selection of camps, 53.
-
Voyage to, Freyberg's report on, 58–9.
-
Enlistment, 34–5.
-
Equipment, 36, 38, 39, 64 et seq., 181.
-
Escort, 39, 40, 51, 52, 56, 57, 58, 60–1.
-
Freyberg—
page 366
-
Lines of Communication, role in defence of, 69, 75, 77.
-
Medical standard, 34.
-
Mobilisation, 34–5.
-
NZ discussions with Aust on despatch of, 42–50.
-
Officers, appointment of, 45, 47, 50, 51.
-
Reinforcement of, 166, 178, 222.
-
Sailing date, 39, 47, 49, 51, 52, 55.
-
Strength, 35, 36, 39.
-
Training, 21, 35, 38, 41, 44, 57, 64, 66.
-
Transports, 49, 52, 54.
-
Voyage to Egypt, Freyberg's report on, 58–9.
-
2nd NZEF—2nd Echelon (see also 5th NZ Infantry Brigade)—
-
Command and administration, 120, 123, 125, 127, 128, 132–3, 136.
-
Composite division, proposed formation of, 157.
-
Departure from NZ, 97, 98.
-
Diversion of convoy to UK, 94 et seq.
-
Egypt, arrival in, 155, 205, 207.
-
Embarkation, 91–5, 97, 98.
-
Equipment, 69, 74, 76, 78, 94, 102, 117, 118, 119, 127, 128, 133, 134, 140, 141, 145, 163, 168, 181.
-
Escort, 83 et seq.
-
Freyberg, reports by, 131–46, 181.
-
Inspected by King, 143.
-
Middle East, despatch to, 71, 74, 78, 143, 146–55, 166, 167.
-
Mobilisation, 21, 38, 39.
-
Strength, 98.
-
Training, 39, 63, 66, 113, 114, 117, 120, 123, 124, 127, 132, 137, 138, 139–41, 145, 169.
-
Transports for, 98.
-
Trans-shipment at Capetown, 107–9, 110, 111, 112, 115.
-
UK—
-
Accommodation in, 64, 65, 113 et seq., 138.
-
Appreciation of services in, 150–1.
-
Arrival in, 118, 121, 129, 130.
-
Diversion to, 94 et seq.
-
Employment in, 74, 76, 119, 124, 127, 128, 131 et seq., 181.
-
Exercises in, 140, 141.
-
Location in, 115 et seq.
-
Organisation in, 134, 140.
-
Release of men for industry, 237–8.
-
2nd NZEF—3rd Echelon (see also 6th NZ Infantry Brigade)—
-
Composite division—proposed formation of, 157.
-
Convoy, composition of, 166, 169, 173, 175, 178.
-
Departure from NZ, 175.
-
Despatch of, 157, 165, 166, 169, 170, 171, 172, 174, 175, 176, 178, 180.
-
Egypt, arrival in, 77, 78, 79, 146, 180–1, 184.
-
Equipment, 68, 69, 73, 76, 165–7, 169–71, 176–7, 181.
-
Escort, 165, 167, 169, 172 et seq.
-
Fiji—despatch of brigade group to, 157, 159, 162, 166, 168, 172, 175.
-
Mobilisation, 21.
-
Strength, 169, 173.
page 367
-
Transports for, 169, 173, 175, 180.
-
UK, proposed despatch to, 157, 162.
-
4th NZ Infantry Brigade—
-
Crete, 280, 287.
-
Equipment, 73 et seq., 196.
-
Greece, 276–7, 283, 320, 321.
-
1940 Libyan Campaign, role in, 80, 81–2.
-
Operational role, fitness for, 80.
-
Puttick—
-
Western Desert, employment in, 73et seq., 188–90.
-
5th NZ Infantry Brigade—
-
Arrival in ME from UK, 207.
-
Composition of, 140.
-
Crete, 280, 287.
-
Employment in UK, 131, 140.
-
Greece, 283, 320.
-
Hargest commands, 134, 140.
-
6th NZ Infantry Brigade—
-
NZ Naval Board—
-
NZ Railway Survey Company, in Greece, 202.
-
Ngaruawahia military camp, mobilisation of 1st Echelon, 35.
-
O'Connor, Gen Sir R. N., GOC Western Desert Force, 190.
-
Outbreak of War—Bulgaria.
-
Outbreak of War—Finland.
-
Declarations—
-
Ultimatum by UK, 13.
-
Outbreak of War—Germany.
-
Action by Armed Services in NZ, 8.
-
Declarations—
-
Precautionary Stage—
-
Proclamation by NZ, 6, 8.
page 368
-
UK ultimatum—
-
Delivery of, 4–5.
-
Text of, 5.
-
UK receives no reply, 6.
-
Warning message, sent by UK, 2–3.
-
Outbreak of War—Hungary.
-
Declarations—
-
Ultimatum by UK, 13.
-
Outbreak of War—Italy.
-
Outbreak of War—Roumania.
-
Declarations—
-
Ultimatum by UK, 13.
-
Pacific, South-west, reinforcement by NZ of British and French Islands in, 19, 22.
-
Palairet, Sir M., British Minister to Greece, 255–6, 268, 270, 275, 300.
-
Palestine—
-
Papagos, Gen. A.
-
Attitude—
-
British and Greek forces, disposition of, 247, 248, 254.
-
British evacuation suggested, 268.
-
C-in-C, Greek forces, 240, 251.
-
Discussions with Wilson, 256, 259–60, 268, 269.
-
Evacuation of King and Government, 269–70.
-
Withdrawal to—
-
Papakura military camp, mobilisation of 1st Echelon, 35.
-
Park, Brig R. S., NZ Military Liaison Officer, London, 47, 64, 107–8, 209, 210.
-
Parry, Vice-Admiral W. E., Chief of NZ Naval Staff, 61.
-
Perth, HMAS, escort of 3rd Echelon, 174et seq.
-
Pierce, Lt-Col C. J., CO 2nd NZ Divisional Cavalry, 233–5.
-
Poland (see also Danzig)—
-
Five Power conference, 3.
-
Invasion of, UK Note to Germany, 2.
-
Withdrawal of German forces from, 2, 3, 5.
page 369
-
Polish Brigade, proposed despatch to Greece, 239, 266.
-
Pound, Admiral of the Fleet Sir D., 312.
-
Precautionary stage. See Outbreak of War—Germany.
-
Prisoners of war—Italian, 1940 Libyan campaign, 80.
-
Proclamation of State of War. See Outbreak of War.
-
Puttick, Lt-Gen Sir E., GOC NZ Military Forces—
-
Appointed Commander 4th Infantry Brigade, 45.
-
Commands—
-
Special powers delegated to, 68.
-
Ramillies, HMS, escort of—
-
Red Sea—
-
Dangers of passage in war with Italy, 91, 92, 101, 104, 109, 167.
-
Italian warships in, 114.
-
Passage by—
-
Security of route, 160–1, 164, 167.
-
Regular Force, reservists, mobilised, 2.
-
Reinforcements—
-
Reservists. See Naval Reserves, Regular Force, Territorial Force.
-
Reynaud, P., Prime Minister of France, 156.
-
Ribbentrop, J. von—
-
Roumania. See Outbreak of War—Roumania.
-
Royal Air Force—
-
Assistance to France, 156–7.
-
Crete, 285et seq.
-
Far East, 72.
-
Greece, 239, 248, 255, 261, 263, 271, 272, 273, 279, 282, 322.
-
Middle East, 71–2, 261–3.
-
Royal Navy—
-
Crete—
-
Support of garrison, 285 et seq.
-
Thanks of NZ Government, 315, 320.
-
Far East, despatch of fleet to, 158.
-
Greece, evacuation of, 282.
-
Responsibility for Eastern Mediterranean, 101, 158, 161.
-
Royal New Zealand Air Force—
-
Civil aviation resources, use of, 19, 22.
-
Mobilisation, 8.
-
Outbreak of war, action taken, 8.
-
Training scheme, 19, 22.
-
UK—
-
Personnel in, employment of, 19.
-
Supply of aircraft by, 22.
page 370
-
Royal New Zealand Navy (see also HMS Achilles, HMS Leander, HMS Monowai)—
-
Armed merchant cruisers, provision of by NZ, 18, 20.
-
Fleet Air Arm, UK requirements, 17, 20.
-
Outbreak of war, action taken, 8.
-
Personnel, UK requirements, 17–18, 20.
-
Reservists, UK requirements, 17, 20.
-
Russia—
-
Salisbury-Jones, Maj-Gen A. G., attached Greek Army, Crete, 294.
-
Samoa, Western, advised of Precautionary Stage, 2.
-
Savage, Rt. Hon, M. J., Prime Minister of New Zealand, 2, 13, 32.
-
Scobie, Lt-Gen Sir R. M., 182.
-
Sea Transport, Director of, arrangements for transport of—
-
Semple, Hon. R., Minister of Works, 228, 230.
-
Shearer, Brig E. J., Director of Military Intelligence, Middle East, 234.
-
Sidi Barrani—
-
Singapore—
-
Defence of, 43, 145, 158–9.
-
Despatch of fleet to, 158.
-
Japanese threat to, 70, 158–9.
-
Reinforcement of—
-
Smith, Lt-Gen Sir A. F., Deputy Chief of General Staff, Middle East, 205, 233–6, 295–6.
-
Sollum, Italian occupation of, 78.
-
South Africa, diversion of AIF and 2nd Echelon convoy to, 103, 109–11.
-
South-west Pacific. SeePacific, South-west.
-
Spain, possible entry into war, 101.
-
Special Force (see also 2nd NZEF—1st Echelon)—
-
Decision to raise in NZ, 34.
-
Enlistment, conditions of, 34–5.
-
Stevens, Maj-Gen W. G., 45, 67, 75.
-
Stewart, Maj-Gen K. L., 45, 67, 79, 120, 232, 234, 331.
-
Sturdee, Lt-Gen V. A H., Chief of the General Staff, Australian Military Forces, 276, 277.
-
Suez Canal—
-
Switzerland, care of British and US interests in Bulgaria, 15.
-
Sydney, HMAS, escort of 2nd Echelon, 89.
-
Syria—
page 371
-
Tedder, Lord, AOC-in-C, ME, 330.
-
Tennant, Admiral Sir W. G., 61.
-
Territorial Force—
-
Coast and anti-aircraft units mobilised, 8.
-
Special Force, enlistment in, 34.
-
Special Reserve—
-
Tobruk, defence of, 264, 269, 277.
-
Transports—
-
Co-ordination between NZ and Aust, 49.
-
1st Echelon—
-
2nd Echelon, transfer of troops, Capetown, 107–12, 115.
-
3rd Echelon, 169, 173, 175.
-
Fitting out of, 39, 40, 41, 51.
-
Trentham Military Camp, mobilisation of 1st Echelon, 35.
-
Troopships. See Transports.
-
Tsouderos, E., Prime Minister of Greece, 275, 296–7, 300.
-
Turkey—
-
Assistance sought by UK, 101, 241, 246.
-
Attitude of, appreciation by Freyberg, 192.
-
German—
-
Release of Greek troops in Thrace, 248, 249, 251.
-
War with Bulgaria, attitude towards, 16.
-
United Kingdom—
-
Concentration of 2nd NZEF in, 113, 118, 119, 157.
-
Defence of, 70, 75, 161, 163.
-
Appreciations by Freyberg, 78, 120, 131–2, 133–5, 138, 139, 142, 144–5, 341–2.
-
Role of 2nd Echelon, 74, 76, 116, 120, 124, 127, 128, 131 et seq., 181.
-
Despatch of 2nd NZEF to, 55.
-
2nd Echelon—
-
Accommodation and training, 64, 66, 113 et seq., 138.
-
Appreciation of services in, 150, 151.
-
Arrival in, 129, 130.
-
Diversion to, 94 et seq.
-
3rd Echelon, proposed despatch to, 157, 162.
-
Enlistment of New Zealanders in, 129, 208–10.
-
Freyberg visits, 64, 66, 67, 113, 128, 133, 137.
-
German invasion of, 70, 75, 78, 120, 124, 131, 133 et seq., 142, 144–5, 161, 162, 163, 181, 191, 201.
-
United Kingdom, Chiefs of Imperial General Staff, 26.
-
United Kingdom, Government of (see alsoOutbreak of War)—
-
Association of Dominion troops with UK forces, 50.
-
Crete, defence of, 325–7.
-
France—
page 372
-
Greece—
-
Arrangements for evacuation, 268, 274.
-
Assistance to, strategic importance of, 245–6.
-
Cabinet authorises plans for assistance to, 240, 256.
-
Case for assistance to, 239–41.
-
Munition workers, loan to, 236–8.
-
Reinforcement of overseas theatres, policy, 70–2.
-
Requests despatch of 2nd NZ Division to Greece, 241, 246.
-
War aims and plans, 101.
-
United Kingdom Military Forces—
-
Enlistment of New Zealanders in, 19, 22.
-
France, employment in, 18, 156–7.
-
Interchange of officers with Dominion forces, 62–3.
-
Loan of 2nd NZEF personnel to, 182 et seq.
-
Reinforcement of, UK policy, 70–2.
-
United Kingdom—
-
USA, effect on public opinion, British support to Greece, 241, 248.
-
USA, Government of (see alsoOutbreak of War—Bulgaria)—
-
USSR, UK's warning to Finland, Hungary, and Roumania concerning: operations against, 13.
-
Vasey, Maj-Gen G. A., AIF, 312.
-
Vital points (see also Guards vital points)—
-
Voluntary Service—
-
Enlistment of 1st Echelon, 34.
-
Recruitment for service overseas, 44.
-
Warning Message. See Outbreak of War.
-
Wavell, Field-Marshal Earl—
-
Anzac Corps, employment of, 287.
-
Crete—
-
Detachment of 2nd NZEF units, 191, 233–5.
-
Egypt—
-
Appreciation of situation, Sep 1940, 77–8.
-
Use of NZ troops in, Apr 1941, 264–5, 267, 269.
-
Greece—
-
Assistance to, 239, 240, 248, 252, 255, 256, 260.
-
Evacuation of, 268, 270, 275, 277–8, 282.
-
Special Order of the Day, 282.
-
1940 Libyan Campaign, report on, 81–2.
-
Long Range Desert Group, appreciation of services, 236.
page 373
-
Middle East—
-
Weston, Lt-Gen E. C., Royal Marines, 312, 313.
-
Wilson, Field-Marshal Lord—
-
Accommodation for 2nd NZEF in Egypt, 53.
-
Aliakmon line—
-
Detachment of 2nd NZEF units, 188, 233–4.
-
Discussions with Papagos, 256, 259–60, 268, 269.
-
Egypt, use of 2nd NZEF for defence of, 64.
-
GOC British Troops in Egypt, 52.
-
Greece—
-
Commands British Forces in, 240, 248, 251.
-
Evacuation of, 268, 269, 271, 275, 282, 283.
-
Withdrawal to Thermopylae line, 271, 272.
-
King of Greece, assurance of safety, 269.
-
Middle East, regrouping of forces in, 187.
-
Western Samoa. SeeSamoa, Western.
-
Yugoslavia—