Crete: A battlefield pilgrimage

Jim Eagles visits Crete on the 70th anniversary of the famous battle in which his father fought, and finds its links with NZ are still strong.

NZ veteran Peter Curtis is helped to lay a wreath at a ceremony on Maleme Airfield to commemorate the Battle of Crete. Photo / Jim Eagles

Image 1 of 13: NZ veteran Peter Curtis is helped to lay a wreath at a ceremony on Maleme Airfield to commemorate the Battle of Crete. Photo / Jim Eagles