Maleme (Crete 1941)

Gliders in Tavronitis River - German FJ assault forward towards RAF camp

HQ glider near bridge over Tavronitis River - CO I Battalion (lone survivor seeks shelter in dead ground) - in background 4th Battalion "storms" across bridge

Panoramic shot of table - Hill 107 in centre (FJ assault on two sides) - Airfield, Maleme and Pirgos in background

16th FJ Company (flamethrower 2nd from left) prepares to assault NZ dug-in position on western side of hill 107

Another panoramic view - 4th FJ Battalion at left fighting through RAF camp - 16th FJ company at bottom right and 5th FJ company at middle right advance on Hill 107 - ME109 strafes the dug-in position

Close up of 4th Battalion in and aroung RAF camp - Matilda threatens a flank

Close up of final assault on NZ D company position - 3" gun position at top right