Crete
Index
Index
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Abdiel, HMS, 52, 248, 275–6, 294–5, 327–8, 364–5, 390–1, 449
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Adams, WO II R. A., 290
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Aghya Reservoir. See Lake Aghya
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Akrotiri Force, 324
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Alikianou, 54, 56–9, 61, 70, 139–43, 153–5, 164, 172, 279, 296–7, 321–3, 330, 362
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Allen, Lt-Col. J. M., 64, 121, 125–6, 185, 221–2, 251, 253, 333–5, 352, 374–5, 378, 381, 431–3
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Allison, Capt. D. C., 436
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Ambury, Maj. C. R., 73
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Amigdhalokorfi, 405, 407, 416
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Andrew, Brig L. W., 55, 62, 66, 92–3, 98–104, 107–17, 120–1, 124, 126, 133–7, 185–6, 224, 228, 253, 256, 262, 265, 447
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102 Anti-Tank Regiment See Northumberland Hussars
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1 Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 45, 49, 52, 207, 243–4, 271, 292–3, 325, 363
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Arliss, Vice-Admiral S. H. T., 449
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1 Armoured Brigade, 8
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2 Armoured Division Field Hygiene Section, 74
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Askifou (Askiplio) Plain—
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Assumption Operation, 5
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Australian Forces, 12, 16, 34, 37, 46, 73, 374
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2/7 Australian Battalion, 44, 193–8, 206, 212–14, 236, 238–40, 269, 280, 282, 298, 331, 337, 348, 375–82, 399–401, 405, 416, 418, 421–2, 430, 441, 446–7, 451–2
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2/8 Australian Battalion, 44–5, 145–6, 195, 204, 206, 236–8, 269, 282, 298, 321, 337–8, 348, 353, 375, 380–2, 399–401, 405, 416–17, 421–2, 441, 443, 447, 451–2
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2/11 Australian Battalion, 44, 174–4, 204, 241, 270, 292, 324, 363, 411, 424, 439
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19 Australian Brigade, 22, 25, 41, 43–5, 174–7, 195, 202, 204–6, 240–2, 262, 267, 269, 280–2, 288, 292, 296, 298, 317–21, 326, 337–8, 341–54, 357–8, 360, 365, 367, 371, 373–83, 385–6, 388–9, 397–401, 405, 413–17, 421–2, 429–32, 441, 444, 446–7, 451–2
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2/7 Australian Field Ambulance, 74
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2/3 Australian Field Regiment, 195–6, 206, 227–8, 256, 260, 281–3, 308–9, 338, 355–6, 408, 419–21, 441
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16 Australian Infantry Brigade, Composite Battalion, 195
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17 Australian Infantry Brigade, Composite Battalion, 195
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2/8 Field Company, 206
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Ay loannis, 232
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Ay Marina, 231–2, 250, 279, 285, 296, 323, 344, 347, 362, 369
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Baigent, Capt L. R., 291
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Baker, Lt-Col F., 127–8, 189–90, 226, 257–9, 261, 377–8, 386, 435
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Baxter, Capt B. Y. W., 113
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Beamish, Air Vice-Marshal G. R., 9, 20–1, 40, 51, 272, 340, 438
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Bell, Capt L. J., 127
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Bellamy, Sgt H. H., 333
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Belray, 79
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Bishop, Sgt R. T., 300
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Blackburn, Lt-Col C. A. D'A., 150–1, 156, 162–3, 169–71, 316, 318, 375
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Bloomfield, Pte G., 106
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Bond, Capt R. L., 418
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Borman, Maj C. A., 355
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Brauer, Col, 205
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Bremner, Pte E. R. S., 100
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48 British Field Hygiene Section, 74
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7 British General Hospital, 28, 47, 74–5, 139, 142, 146–9, 172, 331–3, 356–7, 475–9
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Brunskill, Brig G. S., 414
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Buchanan, Sgt M. J., 260
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Buchanan, L-Cpl W. T. F., 253
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Budd, Capt H. S., 149
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Bull, Maj M. A., 65, 164, 308–9, 384, 404, 408, 422–3, 436–7, 448, 454
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Butland, Capt W. C., 250
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Campbell, Lt-Col I. R., 174–7, 204, 241–2, 270, 387, 389–90, 411, 438–9
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Campbell, Lt R. D., 291
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Candia. See Heraklion
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Canea, 4, 9–12, 20–1, 33, 39, 52, 54–5, 58, 78, 83–7, 132, 138–40, 172, 180–1, 195, 203, 208, 211–12, 249–50, 289, 293, 297, 316, 322, 324, 340, 353, 367, 369, 371–2, 392, 424, 462
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Cantlon, Gnr W. F., 130
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Carryer, Maj J. D., 305
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Carter, Pte B. B., 411
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Casualties
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Cemetery Hill, 57, 68, 70, 142, 150, 153, 155–6, 161, 172, 200–1, 262
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Cheetham, Pte A., 392
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Churchill, Rt. Hon. W. S., 6–7, 31–2, 35–8, 271–2, 328, 367, 389, 450, 457
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Clapham, Lt L. B., 106
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15 Coast Defence Regiment, 17, 44–5, 414, Cockerill, Capt K. C. M., 150, 335–6, 376, 396, 407
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Collie, L-Cpl A. F., 253
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Comliebank, 26
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Connolly, Lt-Col J. R. J., 315
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Coombes, Capt C. J. A., 337
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Copeland, Capt O. B., 286
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Coutts, Maj P. E., 264
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Cowie, Capt G. R., 304
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Cowling, Pte N. M., 106
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Crarer, Lt-Col K. R. S., 98
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Crawford, Cpl J. McM., 104
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Cremor, Lt-Col W. E., 409
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Cretans, 3, 5, 35, 40, 46, 84, 95–6, 143, 145, 188, 339, 362, 439, 461
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Airfields, 9–10, 12–13, 15, 20–1, 27, 35–6, 41, 50–1, 456–8, 460
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Anti-aircraft defences, 4–7, 12, 14–17, 19, 21, 32–9, 44, 48–50, 83, 86, 167, 457
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British garrisoning of, 3–7, 12, 15–17, 27, 34, 37, 39, 456–7
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Climate, 11
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Communications, 11
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Electric power, 11
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Fighter defence, 4–5, 9–10, 15, 19–21, 27, 30–43, 46, 50–1, 86, 167, 458, 460
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Franco-British occupation planned, 3
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Population, 46
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Railways, 11
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Vegetation, 11
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Crowther, Pilot Officer, 109
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Cunningham, Admiral of the Fleet, Viscount: Establishes naval base at Suda Bay, 5; appreciation of defence of Crete, 32, 36; dispositions of Mediterranean Fleet, 52, 207–8, 245; decides to withdraw naval forces to Alexandria, 248, 274–6; evacuation, 389–90, 413, 426–7, 431, 448–50, 453
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Curtis, S-Sgt M. W., 64
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D'Albiac, Air Marshal Sir J. H., 40
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Dalton, Capt W. H., 261
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Daratsos. See Karatsos
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Davison, Sgt R. A., 141
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Dawson, Lt-Col R. B., 62, 131, 133, 186–7, 194, 197–8, 217, 223, 228–30, 250–2, 280, 312, 342–3, 347–8, 350–1, 398, 417–18
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De Clive Lowe, Maj S. G., 356
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Diamond, HMS, 24 (Sunk)
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Dill, Field Marshal Sir J. G., 6
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Dittmer, Brig G., 22–3, 197, 199, 212, 214, 220–1, 224, 251–2, 254–5, 259, 280, 318, 352, 374–5, 378, 398, 432, 435
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Dixon, Capt A. J. B., 220
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Dodecanese, 7, 13, 16
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Donald, Lt-Col H. V., 110
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Dutton, Sgt C. H., 314
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Dyson, Maj R. H., 227
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Eastern Ridge. SeeB Company Ridge
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Elliott, Lt-Col J. K., 75
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Ellis, L-Cpl B. A., 335
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Farley, Dvr C., 454
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Farran, Lt-Col R. A., 50, 169–71, 200, 216–18, 228, 250, 257–8, 311–15
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Ferry, Cpl E. H., 311
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Fiprakis, Col, 338
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Flamingo, HMS, 248
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Flashoff, Sgt C., 106
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Folls, Pte L. G. J., 256
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Ford, WO II F. K., 104
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Forster, Capt J. F., 98
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Foubister, Lt-Col R. W., 73
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Francis, Lt B. W., 130
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Fraser, S-Sgt G. M., 434
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Freyberg, Lt-Gen Lord: Arrives Crete, 25; learns NZ Division to remain, 26–7; appointed commander all troops on Crete, 33, 40; warns NZ Government of difficulties, 33–4, 42; RAF support, 33–6, 42, 51, 196, 207, 272–3, 293, 327; safety of King George of Greece, 37, 48, 207, 468–9, 473; conference with Wavell and Wilson, 40, 43; morale of Creforce, 41–2, 46; emphasises need for full air and naval support, 42; Special Order of Day, 1 May, 42; messages to Wavell, 42, 48–9, 181, 205–6, 243–4, 271–4, 293–4, 325–6, 340, 364–6, 388–90, 411–12, 414–15, 437–8; dispositions of Creforce, 43–6; urges evacuation of specialist arms, 48; equipment requirements, 48–9; reinforcement of Creforce, 48, 243–4, 366; orders withdrawal of RAF, 51, 460; releases 18 and 19 Battalions for Divisional use, 163–5, 180; opposes 4 Brigade counter-attack on Prison Valley, 164; fears sea invasion, 194–6, 206, 215, 245; counter-attack on Maleme airfield, 195, 205–6; defence of Retimo, 207, 242–4, 273, 292, 366, 387–9, 411–12, 425; defence of Heraklion, 207, 242–4, 271; orders further counter-attack at Maleme, 238; maintenance difficulties, 273–4, 389, 460; organises Force Reserve as Brigade, 339–41, 349; warns Wavell situation hopeless, 340, 364; evacuation, 340, 342, 387–90, 413, 415, 426, 431–2, 434, 437–8; withdrawal to 42nd Street, 340–50, 353, 357–60, 365; appoints Weston commander of forward troops, 342, 372–3; withdrawal to Sfakia, 365–6, 383–5, 389–90, 397; stresses German Air Force as cause of defeat, 415; leaves Crete, 438
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Friend, Cpl J., 290
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Fyfe, Maj T., 123
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Galatas (Galatos), 14, 30, 44, 54, 58, 88–9, 174, 180, 203, 289, 337, 356, 362
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Enemy operations, 84–5, 89–90, 138–44, 153, 172–3, 199, 202, 211, 231, 238–9, 264–5, 278–9, 282, 285–6, 296–7, 304–5, 321–3, 330–1, 337
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Greek Forces, 57–9, 70, 142–3, 150, 153–62, 166, 172, 201, 234–6, 267–9, 282, 285, 305–7
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4 NZ Infantry Brigade, 54–5, 60–2, 146–53, 163–73, 180, 202–3, 233, 236, 262, 265–9, 282–8, 297–309, 321, 326
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10 NZ Infantry Brigade, 59, 68–71, 142, 144, 149, 153–63, 166–70, 172, 194, 199–202, 206, 230–8, 240–1, 261–8
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Oakes Force, 54–7, 59, 68
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Galloway, Brig A., 13
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Gambier-Parry Maj-Gen M. D., 13
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Gentry, Maj-Gen W. G., 53, 71, 78, 164, 196–7, 212–13, 240, 317–19, 349, 359, 374, 418, 423
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German Air Force, 17, 22, 26, 31, 33, 46, 50–1, 63–4, 73, 80, 88–9, 92–3, 275, 295, 415, 460
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German Forces
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Invasion—
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Units—
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1 AA Regiment, 209
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11 Air Corps, 77, 80–6, 89, 93, 142–3, 183–4, 187–8, 190, 199, 210–12, 225, 264, 331, 337
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5 Armoured Division, 82
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Assault Regiment, 84–5, 89–96, 122, 137–44, 173, 182–4, 187–8, 191, 224, 249–50, 297
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22 German Air Force Division. See 22 Airborne Division
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Jais Group, 369, 376–9
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95 Motor Cycle Battalion, 393
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5 Mountain Division, 82–5, 182–3, 187, 190, 210–12, 225, 260, 264, 272, 278, 286, 296–7, 334, 339, 369, 455, 461
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95 Mountain Reconnaissance Battalion, 296
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85 Mountain Regiment, 225, 249–50, 265, 279, 296, 322–3, 330, 334, 362, 369, 379, 392–401, 416
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100 Mountain Regiment, 183–4, 190–1, 209–10, 222, 225, 249–50, 261, 265, 279, 285–6, 296–7, 302, 305, 307, 322, 330–1, 337, 343, 369, 372, 393, 395, 416–17, 427–30, 440–1, 455
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141 Mountain Regiment, 330, 362–3, 369, 372, 376–9, 393, 416
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Parachute Anti-Tank Battalion, 184
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Parachute Engineer Battalion, 139–40, 143, 153–4, 172–3, 199, 231
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3 Parachute Regiment, 82, 139–41, 144–5, 166, 173, 180, 199, 202, 206, 211, 231, 237, 278–9, 297, 321, 330, 337–9, 343, 362, 369, 392
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Ramcke Group, 249–50, 265, 278–9, 296, 299, 304–5, 330–1, 343, 369, 372, 392
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German Naval Forces—
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Gilmour, Capt W. L. M., 252
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Gloucester, HMS, 208, 246–7 (Sunk)
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Gourevitch, Capt A., 149
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Grant, Col R. L. C., 73
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Gray, Capt J. B., 122
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Gray, Brig J. R., 146–7, 268, 286–7, 298–303, 312–15, 354, 383–4, 403, 421, 431, 436
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Greece, King George II of, 30, 35, 37, 48, 62, 145, 154, 207, 247, 468–74
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Greek Forces, 4, 8, 12–17, 25, 28, 30, 33–4, 37, 39–40, 43–8, 56, 58, 143, 274, 324, 362–3, 367, 377, 415
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Gregarius, Maj 155
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Griffiths, Rev R. J., 253
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Grooby, Sgt H. L., 434
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Hall, Cpl W. S., 106
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Hanson, Brig F. M. H., 72
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Harding, Lt-Col E. A., 64, 253
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Hargest, Brig J: Defence of Maleme, 27, 62, 110, 112, 116, 121, 185–6, 221, 239, 459; commands NZ Force, 28; dispositions of 5 Brigade, 28, 55, 67; concern at mixed command at Maleme, 63; support of 22 Battalion on 20 May, 109, 111, 114, 124, 126, 132–8, 165–6; fears sea invasion, 135, 138, 193–4; counter-attack on Maleme airfield, 192–9, 212–17, 223–4, 228–31; recommends withdrawal from Maleme, 240; withdrawal from Platanias, 261–3; withdrawal to 42nd Street, 340–53, 360; at 42nd Street, 361, 374–5; withdrawal from 42nd Street, 380–2; withdrawal to Sfakia, 397–400, 405–6, 417, 419; evacuation of 5 Brigade, 431–2, 443, 446–8, 451–3
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Harris, Sgt, 170
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Harrison, L-Cpl T. J., 298
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Hector, Lt J. R. M., 129
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Heidrich, Lt-Gen R., 139–44, 146, 154, 160, 167, 172–3, 199, 202–4, 206, 231, 236–7, 241, 250, 264, 278, 296, 321–2, 337, 362, 369, 392
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Heraklion, 4, 9–14, 27–9, 33, 39–40, 49–52, 61, 83, 114, 164–5, 208, 243–4, 274, 295, 340, 389, 422, 459
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Herdman, Lt J. K., 165
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Hetherington, Capt O. S., 253
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Heywood, Maj-Gen T. G. G., 71
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Hiddlestone, Rev J., 356
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Hogg, Capt J. N., 359
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Hook, Capt G. A., 144
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Hopkins, Rev H. I., 357
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Hosking, S-Sgt H. P., 120
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Howard, Cpl E. A., 146
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3 Hussars, 45, 49–50, 61, 142, 164, 169–72, 179, 196–7, 200, 216–18, 228, 250, 257–8, 263, 297, 309–15, 320, 326, 331, 336, 353, 383, 385–6, 398–9, 408, 416–17, 421, 429–30, 436
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Imperial, HMS, 207
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Imvrotiko Ravine, 417, 423, 429, 447
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14 Infantry Brigade, 5, 13–14, 16, 28, 43–5, 177–81, 205, 242, 271, 325, 363, 412
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Inglis, Maj-Gen L. M: Commands 4 Brigade, 61, 348; at Galatas, 147, 268, 301–4, 318–19; urges 4 Brigade counter-attack on Prison Valley, 163–7; 19 Battalion counter-attack on Prison Valley, 168–9; commands Galatas front, 283–4; Force Reserve Brigade, 339–45, 348, 358; evacuation at Sfakia, 431–6
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Iona, 74
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Italian Forces—
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Jackson, Lt E. J., 160
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Jefcoate, Capt H. O., 216
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Jenkins, L-Cpl B., 356
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Kandahar, HMS, 24, 208–9, 246–7, 328, 367, 391, 415, 433, 440
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Karatsos (Daratsos), 55, 60, 139, 142, 149–53, 172, 262, 285, 307, 311, 317, 320, 326, 331
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Kastelli, 56–7, 60, 62, 71–2, 89–91, 95, 125, 173–4, 210, 249, 279, 289–92, 294, 297, 459
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Kelsey, Col J. O., 76
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Kempthorne, Lt-Col J. H., 359
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Kennedy, Pte, 314
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Key, Maj A. S., 269
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Khull, Bdr E. M., 309
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Kippenberger, Maj-Gen Sir H. K: Commands 4 Brigade, 30, 354; assumes command 10 Brigade, 59; at Galatas, 159–63, 233–5, 237, 265–8, 283–4, 287, 289, 301–4, 307, 309, 318; urges counter-attack on Prison Valley, 162–6; 19 Battalion counter-attack 168, 170–2; counter-attack for Galatas, 311–13, 316; evacuation at Sfakia, 430–1, 434–6
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Kirk, Lt G. C., 421
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Komitadhes, 417, 419, 436, 441
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Kos, HMS, 86 (Sunk)
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Kroh, Maj, 175
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Langbein, Maj C., 65
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Lawson, Lt A. R., 201
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Laycock, Maj-Gen R. E., 293, 365–6, 374, 380, 386, 392, 397, 401, 416, 446
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Layforce, 293–4, 327, 340, 365–6, 374–5, 380, 382, 385–8, 392–5, 399–401, 413–17, 430, 441, 444, 446, 452
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Leckie, Col D. F., 22, 121–4, 133, 136, 185, 188, 191, 198, 223–4, 251–2, 313
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129 Light AA Battery, 45
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156 Light AA Battery, 5, 15–16, 44–5, 57, 65, 92, 104, 110, 156, 256
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4 Light Field Ambulance, 74
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168 Light Field Ambulance, 74
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Lindell, Lt G. A., 331
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Lomas, Maj A. L., 409
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Low, Brig A. R. W., 359
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Macdonald, Capt D. H. St C., 315
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McDonald, Gnr I. H., 130
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McElroy, Capt H. M., 220
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McGuire, Lt-Col W. A. T., 29
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Mackay, Maj-Gen Sir I., 39
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McKay, Lt W. H., 220
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McKerchar, Lt F. J., 378
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Macphail, Maj I. C., 160
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Maleme, 9–14, 20–1, 27, 39–40, 50–1, 53, 61, 78, 83, 153, 164, 174, 202, 205–6, 296, 392
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Airfield, counter-attack on, 192–9, 203, 206, 212–31, 237–8, 463
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Anti-aircraft defences, 45, 49–50, 53, 55, 57, 65, 83, 91–5, 99, 103
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Enemy operations, 84–96, 180–5, 190–1, 210–12, 224–5, 231, 244, 249–50, 291, 296, 461–2
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Fleet Air Arm—
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5 NZ Infantry Brigade, 27–30, 44–5, 54–67, 91–138, 164–7, 181, 459
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Supply dump, 47
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Marshall, Gnr H., 130
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Mather, Lt-Col C. H., 13
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Matthies, Lt, 140
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Mediterranean Fleet, 3, 5–6, 9, 12, 31, 42–3, 46, 79–80, 86, 183, 194, 196, 207–8, 211, 272, 295, 327, 364, 441, 456, 462
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Mehaffey, L-Cpl J. T., 103
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Michel, Lt, 285
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Miller, Capt C. C. E., 63
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Miller, Capt R. T., 164
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Miller, Maj W. V., 377
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231 Motor Transport Company, 47
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Mournies, 47, 74, 141, 145–6, 204, 236–7, 269, 282, 289, 324, 326, 337–8, 343, 357
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Mules, Capt C. M., 252
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Murray Hill, 286–7, 299
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Neon Khorion, 369, 380, 392
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Nerokourou, 356–7, 409
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2 NZ Division—
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4 NZ Infantry Brigade, 48, 50, 53, 56, 59, 69, 73, 194, 206, 238–41, 280–1, 331, 341, 348, 417
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5 NZ Infantry Brigade, 25, 69, 73–8, 203, 265, 281, 288, 297, 304, 324, 327, 356, 365, 367, 384–5, 389, 416
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Askifou Plain, 407–8, 413
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Hospital Ridge, 317–20, 330–9
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Withdrawal from, 340–53, 357, 359–60, 369
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Komitadhes, 417, 419
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10 NZ Infantry Brigade, 61, 79, 165, 316
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Strength at 4 May, 79
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Units—
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18 Battalion, 25, 166, 168, 180, 194, 238–9, 262, 319–20, 331, 341, 353, 433
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19 Battalion, 25, 61–2, 166, 180, 194, 316, 319, 405, 419–21, 434
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20 Battalion, 25, 59–61, 68, 70, 162–8, 240–1, 251–2, 308, 319–20, 341, 419, 444
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21 Battalion, 22, 73, 166, 239, 263, 350–1, 405, 459
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Casualties, 319
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21 Battalion Group
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28 (Maori) Battalion, 22–3, 73, 166, 239, 298, 318, 326, 418
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NZ Army Service Corps, 29–30, 47–8, 54, 76, 79
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Divisional Supply Column
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NZ Artillery, 24, 29–30, 47–8, 54, 72, 77, 79, 250, 422, 436–7, 448
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4 Field Regiment, 384
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NZ Engineers, 30, 46–8, 57, 72–3
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NZ Medical Services, 24, 28, 30, 74–5, 409–10
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Postal Unit, 203
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Norris, Capt P. T., 396
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Northumberland Hussars, 44, 49, 140, 144, 195, 204, 289, 324, 339, 342, 346, 358–60, 371–2
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Oakes Force, 45, 79
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Orbell, Maj R. M. S., 123
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Orion, HMS, 52, 207, 209, 246–7, 413, 425
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Page, Capt W. S., 144
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Pagels, Lt, 142
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Palaiokhora (Selino Kastelli), 10, 91, 210, 249, 273–4, 279, 291, 297
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Palairet, Sir M., 35
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Palestinians, 383
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Palmer, Maj G. B., 410
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Pediada Kastelli, 9, 20, 50
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Pender, WO II J. S., 120
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Perivolia, 25, 28–30, 75, 141–2, 145, 172–5, 203–5, 241–2, 269–70, 280, 292, 324, 337, 363, 387, 411, 427, 439
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Phillips, Cpl D., 147
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Philp, Lt-Col W. D., 22, 56, 65, 68, 130, 185, 187, 227, 256, 281
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Pink Hill, 68–70, 143–4, 157–61, 172–2, 199, 234–6, 267, 284, 287, 299, 302, 305–8
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Pirgos (near Maleme), 98–9, 103–7, 116–19, 131, 183–4, 187–8, 190, 197, 212, 216–20, 223–8, 231, 260–1
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Pitman, S-Sgt T., 395
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Plimmer, Lt-Col J. L. R., 148
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Point 107, 65, 90–1, 95–9, 108–9, 113–15, 118–19, 184–6, 198, 221–4
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Portal, Marshal of RAF, Viscount, 19, 31, 35–6, 51, 276, 329
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Pridham-Wippell, Admiral Sir H. D., 391
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Prisoners of War, 455
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Protector, HMS, 275
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Provan, Sigmn A. W., 355
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Pryor, Col C. G., 73
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Pumphrey, Maj J. M., 359
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Purcell, Lt-Col H. A., 430
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Puttick, Lt-Gen Sir E: Commands NZ Division, 29–30, 44, 53; appreciation of defence of Crete, 53–4; dispositions of NZ Division, 54–60, 262, 319–20; fears sea invasion, 166, 194, 196, 203; opposes 4 Brigade counter-attack on Prison Valley, 166–7; orders 19 Battalion to counter-attack Prison Valley, 167–9; counter-attack on Maleme airfield, 193–6, 203, 215; insists on Aust. relief of 20 Battalion, 194, 212–13, 215; favours new counter attack at Maleme, 238; recommends withdrawal from Maleme, 239–40; withdraws 5 Brigade to Divisional Reserve, 261–2; withdraws 4 Brigade from Galatas, 316–19, 326–7; withdrawal to 42nd Street, 340–53, 358–61, 365, 369, 373; orders 4 Brigade to guard Askifou Plain, 384–5, 409
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Queen Elizabeth, HMS, 52, 208, 328, 391
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1 Rangers, 44, 195, 237, 273, 289, 292, 324, 339–44, 346, 358–60, 371–2
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RAP Ridge. See B Company Ridge
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Rench, WO I D. W., 306
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Rennie, Pte M. C., 226
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Retimo, 9–12, 14–15, 20, 27, 33, 50, 52, 61, 78, 84, 114, 164–5, 207, 243–4, 274, 293, 295, 340, 364, 366–7, 388–9, 425, 459
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Australian Forces, 43–5, 174–7, 204–5, 241–2, 270, 292, 324–5, 363, 387, 411, 424, 438–9
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Enemy operations, 84–5, 89, 138, 174–5, 180–1, 184, 211, 249, 270, 296–7, 330, 362, 392–5, 416, 424, 427, 439, 462
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Greek Forces, 28, 43–4, 174, 177, 204, 241–2, 292, 390, 411, 424
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Supply dump, 47
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Surrender of garrison, 438
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Ringel, Gen J., 137, 212, 225, 249–50, 278–9, 282, 286, 296–7, 322–3, 330, 337, 362, 369, 392, 416, 427, 440
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Robinson, 2 Lt D. L., 300
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Rowe, Gnr J. R., 372
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Royal, Maj R., 112, 115–16, 124, 127–8, 136, 212, 216–17, 336, 382, 386, 393–5, 399
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Communications, 21
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Fighter defence, 4–5, 9–10, 15, 19–21, 27, 30–43, 46, 50–1, 86, 167, 458, 460
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33 Fighter Squadron, 21
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80 Fighter Squadron, 21
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112 Fighter Squadron, 21
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Maintenance, 21
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Mediterranean Fleet, cover for, 272, 275–7, 329, 391, 426–7, 440, 449
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30 Squadron, 21
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203 Squadron, 21
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Royal Army Service Corps, 29
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Royal Engineers. See 42 Field Coy, RE
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Royal Marines, 49, 55, 65, 92, 99–100, 108–9, 118, 144, 184, 186, 195, 237, 272, 289, 326, 337, 365, 409–10, 413–14, 417–18, 421–2, 432, 441, 446–7, 451–2
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7 Royal Tank Regiment, 45, 50, 63, 65, 98–9, 103, 109–12, 116, 133–8, 174–5, 242, 386–401
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Ruin Hill, 68–9, 157, 171, 233, 262, 268, 279, 284–6, 299, 302
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Rumsey, Capt A. C., 409
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Russell, Lt-Col J. T., 57, 70, 155, 161, 200, 235–6, 302, 305–9, 435
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Russell Force
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Sadler, Capt F. A., 220
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Salvia, HMS, 86
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Sandover, Maj R. L., 439
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Saville, Maj, 339
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Schaette, Maj, 249
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Schroder, Pte S. W. J., 116
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Schultz, Maj, 205
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Scott, Sgt H. F., 300
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Scott, Capt A. T. McL., 127
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Seaborne Invasion, 14–15, 27, 31, 35–6, 39–40, 52–3, 180–1, 228, 269, 272, 275–6, 296, 328, 366, 389, 459, 461–2
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Searchlight Hill. See Cemetery Hill
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Seccombe, Capt G. T., 236
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Seibt, Maj-Gen, 83
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Sfakiano Ravine, 430, 441, 444
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Skedgewell, Sgt, 217
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Smith, Capt H. H. W., 126
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Smith, Capt N., 287
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Snadden, Maj J. P., 64, 131, 227, 264, 281, 380–2, 384, 400, 405, 407, 418
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Southworth, Lt W. G., 221
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Stewart, Maj-Gen K. L., 27, 41, 163, 166, 195, 239–40, 317, 319, 326, 340–1, 349, 414, 416, 438
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Stewart, Cpl N. M., 234
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Stilos (Stylos), 206, 348–9, 356, 365, 369, 384, 388, 392, 416
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Stone, Pte L. R., 125
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Strutt, Brig H. W., 196–7, 206, 240, 256, 260, 264, 281, 409–10
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Student, Col-Gen K., 80–4, 137, 182–3, 210, 212, 297, 330, 362, 393, 464
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Suda, 138–9, 172, 195, 244, 342, 367, 371–3, 379–80, 386, 388, 392
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Suda Area, 27–8, 41, 43–5, 47, 49, 138–41, 144–6, 195, 203–4, 206, 237, 270, 274, 289, 323–4, 327, 340, 365
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Suda Bay, 4, 6, 9–14, 18, 27–8, 30–3, 37, 39, 61, 83, 85, 166, 174, 182–3, 211, 249, 273–4, 294–6, 340, 342, 347, 362, 364–5, 379, 456
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Suda Force, 43–5, 58–9, 140, 144–6, 195, 203–4, 206, 237, 260, 263, 270, 289, 324, 415
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Suda Island, 14, 411
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Suez Canal, 17, 80, 85, 464
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Summers, Cpl, 429
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Tavronitis River
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Tedder, Marshal of RAF, Lord, 38, 276–7, 329, 364, 368, 391, 426, 453
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Terror, HMS, 7
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Tuhiwai, 2 Lt J., 190
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Turle, Rear-Admiral C. E., 40
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Twhigg, Brig J. M., 409
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Tyler, Bdr S. C., 130
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Utz, Lt-Gen W., 184, 191, 250, 278–9, 286, 322, 369, 430, 440–1, 453
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Vasey, Brig G. A: Commands Retimo sector, 43–4; withdrawal to 42nd Street, 341–53, 357, 360; at 42nd Street, 374–5; withdrawal from 42nd Street, 380; rearguard at Sfakia, 421, 429–32, 441–2, 444
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Veitch, Capt J., 232
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Vincent, Sgt W. H., 434
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Voss, Sgt A., 303
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Walsh, Pte J. E., 253
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Wan, Pte F. M., 106
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Washbourn, Capt G. W., 216, 304, 378, 430
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Wavell, Field Marshal Lord: Anti-aircraft defences, 7, 15–16, 37–8; recommends holding Crete, 7; visits Crete, 12–13, 33, 40; reinforcement of Creforce, 12, 15–16, 36, 38, 48, 243, 277, 295, 327–8, 364, 389; command of Creforce, 14, 16, 33; estimates scale of air attack, 33; appreciation of defence of Crete, 2 May, 34; air support, 34–9, 43, 243, 272, 328, 460; equipment, 36–8, 43, 48–9; hopes to relieve Anzac Forces, 37; safety of King of Greece, 37; confers with Wilson and Freyberg, 40, 43; commends NZ Division on fighting in Greece, 40; relief of NZ Division, 43; appreciation of situation, 24 May, 294–5, 329; congratulates Freyberg on defence, 328; recommends withdrawal to Retimo, 364; evacuation, 388–9, 437–8, 445, 449
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Webster, Capt C. E., 149
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1 Welch Regiment, 17, 23, 28–9, 43–5, 49, 61, 67, 69, 157, 163–5, 180, 195–6, 204, 206, 237–8, 289, 324, 339–44, 353, 358–61, 364, 371–2, 384
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Weston, Maj-Gen C. E.: Appointed GOC Creforce, 14, 16, 27; appreciation of defence of Crete, 14–15; dispositions of Creforce, 27–9; commands Suda Area, 41–4; appointed commander forward troops, 342–3, 373; withdrawal to 42nd Street, 344–9, 365, 373; Force Reserve, 358–61, 371–3; withdrawal to Sfakia, 374–5, 380, 384–6, 388, 397–8, 404, 410–11, 423; evacuation at Sfakia, 413–18, 442
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Whitcombe, Gnr A. H., 454
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White, Maj J. C., 415
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White Mountains, 8, 402–7
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Widnes, HMS, 86
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Wildey, Maj P. B., 160
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Wolstenholme, Maj H. V., 144
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Wood, Capt A. C., 225
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Yeoman, Capt A. A., 221
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2 York and Lancaster Regiment, 4–5, 16, 28–9, 177, 180, 205, 242, 325
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Yorke, Capt H. L., 291
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Young, WO I L., 443