| Places | |
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| Accession Number | ART23867 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Image: 40.5 cm x 45.7 cm; Frame: 48.3 cm x 54.0 cm |
| Object type | Painting |
| Physical description | oil on canvas on plywood |
| Maker |
Dargie, William |
| Place made | Greece: Crete |
| Date made | 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Airstrip at Maleme
Description
From the hill to the south of the 'drome'. It was here that many German troops transports were landed during the attack on Crete. Troops of the 5th New Zealand Brigade strongly defended the area and inflicted heavy losses on the enemy, Crete.