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Achilles, HMS—
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Africa, East—
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Air attack from, risk of, 101, 104.
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Infantry brigade groups to be raised, 71.
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Africa, West, infantry brigade groups to be raised, 71.
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Africa, South. See South Africa.
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Alanbrooke, Field-Marshal Viscount, Chief of Imperial General Staff, 26.
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Alexander, Rt. Hon. A. V., First Lord of the Admiralty, 304.
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Aliakmon line (see also Greece, Campaign in)—
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Concentration of 2nd NZ Division on, 250.
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Wilson organises, 248, 251.
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Wilson's report on, 260.
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Allen, Col Sir S., 23, 26, 30, 118.
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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.
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Army Council—
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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.
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Crete, reinforcement of, Nov 1940, 193–4.
-
Defence policy, exchange of views with NZ, 46, 338–40.
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Diversion of 6th Aust Division to UK, 95–6, 98–9, 104–5, 109–10.
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1st Echelon, informed of despatch of, 44–5, 48.
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2nd Echelon, postponement of embarkation suggested, 91, 92.
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Greece—
-
Asks UK to assist forces in, 272–3.
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Concurs in despatch of troops to, 241, 243.
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Japan, attitude of, views on, 43.
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Malaya, reinforcement of, 71, 159–60.
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Proposes diversion of AIF to India or South Africa, 109–11.
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Special Division, despatch of overseas, 42–50.
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Australia, HMAS, escort of 2nd Echelon, 85 et seq.
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6th Australian Division—
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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.
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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.
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Curtin opposes despatch overseas, 48–9.
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Greece, despatch to, 241, 243.
-
Middle East, concentration in, 70–1, 96, 105, 109, 164, 165.
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Palestine, in reserve in, 164.
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Australia, Prime Ministers of, 42.
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Badoglio, Marshal P., reluctant to fight UK, 10.
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Baggush. See Maaten Baggush.
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Bagnold, Brig R. A., Long Range Desert Group, 232–6.
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Baillie-Grohman, Vice-Admiral H. T., commanding officer Ramillies, 61, 268.
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Balbo, Marshal I., reluctant to fight UK, 10.
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Balkans—
-
Appreciation by Freyberg on situation, 192.
-
1940 Libyan campaign, effects of, 80.
-
Situation in, appreciations, 101, 192, 241, 266.
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Barrowclough, Maj-Gen H. E., 115, 131, 134, 140, 142, 146, 280.
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Bartholomew, Gen Sir W., 197.
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Batterbee, Sir H. F., High Commissioner for United Kingdom in New Zealand, 17, 51, 195–6, 228–31.
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Beamish, Air Commodore G. R., 303.
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Berendsen, Sir C., 24, 50, 329–31.
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Blamey, Gen Sir T. A.—
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Blunt, Col J. S., British Military Attaché, Greece, 298.
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British Expeditionary Force (see also United Kingdom Military Forces)—
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Bulgaria (see also Outbreak of War—Bulgaria)—
-
British and US interests, protection in, 15.
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Greek attitude to war with, 16.
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Turkey's attitude to war with, 16.
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Yugoslavia's attitude to war with, 16.
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Burma, employment of 2nd NZEF in, 19, 21.
-
Burnham military camp, mobilisation of 1st Echelon, 35.
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Cairo—
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1st Echelon garrisons, 118.
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Fifth Column activities, 64, 65, 66.
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2nd NZEF responsible for security, 64.
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Canberra, HMAS, escort of—
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Casey, Rt. Hon. R. G.—
-
Australian Minister to USA, 14.
-
Despatch of AIF overseas, 47, 48, 49, 50.
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Cassels, Gen Sir R. A., C-in-C, India, 160.
-
Casualties—
-
Chamberlain, Rt. Hon. A. N.—
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Chiefs of Imperial General Staff, 26.
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Chifley, Rt. Hon. J. B., Prime Minister of Australia, 42.
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Churchill, Rt. Hon. W.—
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Congratulates Freyberg on Crete command, 288.
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Crete, defence of, 291–2, 305, 307.
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2nd Echelon in UK, employment of, 78, 181.
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Egypt, defence of, 142–3.
-
Escort for 1st Echelon, 52, 60–1.
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Freyberg, views on appointment as GOC 2nd NZEF, 30–1.
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Greece, views on strategic situation, 252–3, 274, 279.
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Greek campaign, statement in Commons, 279.
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Middle East, views on strategic situation, 265–7.
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NZ's assistance, appreciation of, 56, 175.
-
Prime Minister of UK, 3.
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Civil aviation—
-
Civil aircraft and aerodromes requisitioned, 8.
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Resources, use of, 19, 22.
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Restrictions, 8.
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Clifton, Brig G. H., 45–6.
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Coast defences, manned in NZ, 2, 8.
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Commando (‘Layforce’), role in Crete, 301, 308, 309, 311.
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Conference, Five Power, proposal by Italy, 3.
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Corps units, provision of, 36, 37.
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Crete—
-
Defence of—
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Evacuation of troops from Greece to, 268, 276, 277, 280–1, 291, 323.
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Freyberg appointed to command garrison, 280, 282, 285, 287, 294, 321, 326.
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German threat to, 277.
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Relief of Greek garrison by Aust and NZ troops, 193–6.
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Strategic importance, 193, 290, 291, 319, 325–7.
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Crete Campaign—
-
Air attack, German, estimates of, 286, 290.
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Air support, 285 et seq.
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Casualties, 305–6, 313, 322.
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Convicts, support of, 294–5.
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Cretan Militia, 295.
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Defence of, NZ Government's views, 290–1.
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Defences, report by Freyberg on, 297.
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Evacuation, 308 et seq., 330–2.
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Fraser—
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Freyberg—
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Garrison—
-
Organisation of, 295, 297.
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Reinforcement of, 289, 291, 297, 301, 302, 304–5, 306, 318.
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German attack—
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German occupation of Greece, effects of, 241.
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Greek Army—
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Employment and training, 293–7.
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Collapse of, views of Commander, 307.
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Lessons of campaign, Fraser's views, 324–5.
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Maori Battalion, 315, 321.
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Morale, 297, 307, 313.
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Puttick commands NZ troops, 287–8.
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Red Cross, German observance of, 318–19.
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Royal Navy, support of, 285 et seq.
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Situation reports, 299 et seq.
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Special Order of the Day (Freyberg), 288.
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Special Service Commando, role of, 301, 308, 309, 311.
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UK Government's observations on, 325–7.
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Wavell—
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Weston succeeds to command, 312.
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Crump, Brig S. H., 45–6, 66, 142, 146.
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Cunningham, Admiral of the Fleet Viscount, C-in-C, Mediterranean, 160, 239, 261, 289, 305, 310, 313, 314, 315, 320, 330–2.
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Curtin, Rt. Hon. J.—
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Cyprus, German threat to, 277, 290, 326.
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D'Albiac, Air Vice-Marshal Sir J. H., AOC British Air Force in Greece, 271.
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Danzig—
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Declarations of War. See Outbreak of War.
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Dewing, Maj-Gen R. H., Director of Military Operations and Plans, War Office, 131–3, 136.
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Dill, Field Marshal Sir J. G., 26, 131, 139, 239–40, 247 et seq.
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Divisional Cavalry Regiment. See NZ Divisional Cavalry.
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Divisional Reconnaissance Unit. See NZ Divisional Reconnaissance Unit.
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Divisional Signals. See NZ Divisional Signals.
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Duff, Brig C. S. J., 45–6, 208–9.
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Duigan, Maj-Gen Sir J. E.—
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Appointment of 2nd NZEF officers, 45, 47, 51.
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Chief of the General Staff, NZ Military Forces, 26, 28.
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Discussions with Freyberg, 29, 51.
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Visit to ME, 201.
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Dunkirk, re-equipment of British Expeditionary Force after, 117, 156–7, 236.
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Eden, Rt. Hon. R. A.—
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Greece, British assistance to, 239 et seq., 247 et seq.
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Welcomes 1st Echelon, Egypt, 59.
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Egypt—
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Defence of, 64, 65, 142–3, 144–6, 160–2, 163, 164, 266.
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1st Echelon arrives in, 58–60.
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2nd Echelon arrives in, 155.
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3rd Echelon arrives in, 180–1.
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German—
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Italian attack on, likelihood of, 72, 137.
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Italians cross frontier, 78.
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Lines of Communication, Inglis commands, 75.
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Morale, 269.
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2nd NZEF—
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2nd NZEF's role in security of, 64, 65.
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Situation in, Apr 1941, 269, 277.
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Situation on Italy's Declaration of War, 66.
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Equipment. See 2nd NZEF—Equipment.
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Escort. See Naval escort.
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Evetts, Lt-Gen J. F., 308, 330–1.
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Examination Services, established in NZ, 2.
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Fadden, Rt. Hon. A. W., Prime Minister of Australia, 42, 243, 272.
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Falla, Brig N. S., Commandant 2nd NZEF Base, 64, 66, 79, 113, 115 et seq., 142, 146, 235, 264, 291.
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Fanning Island—
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Defence of, by New Zealand, 18.
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Return of Leander from, 20.
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Far East (see also countries in—e.g., Malaya)—
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Japan, threat to British interests, 70, 158–9.
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NZ Government's views on situation, Aug 1940, 170–2.
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Reinforcement of, 70, 71.
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Royal Navy, despatch to, 158.
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Strategy, UK Chiefs of Staff review, Jun 1940, 158–9.
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Fergusson, Sir C., appointment of Freyberg, 31.
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Fifth Column—
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Fiji—
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NZ Army Troops Company, use in, 178, 226.
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Reinforcement by New Zealand, 19, 22, 71, 157, 159, 162, 166, 168, 172, 175, 201.
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Finland. See Outbreak of War—Finland.
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Five Power Conference, Italy proposes, 3.
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Fleet Air Arm, UK requirements in personnel, 17, 20.
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Forster, A., appointed Head of State, Danzig, 4.
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France—
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At war with Italy, 11.
-
Collapse of, effect in Middle East, 70, 187.
-
Concentration of naval forces in Mediterranean, 89.
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Defence of Western Mediterranean, 101, 158.
-
Employment of 2nd NZEF in, 24, 25, 102, 119.
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United Kingdom, assistance to, 156–7.
-
Fraser, Rt. Hon. P.—
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Appointment of GOC, 2nd NZEF—
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Crete—
-
Campaign, report on, 313–15.
-
Evacuation of, 310, 312, 329–32.
-
Requests support for garrison, 304–5, 306.
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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.
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Greece and Crete campaigns, comments on, 322–5.
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Prime Minister of NZ, 2, 13.
-
Visit to England 1939, report on, 29–31, 55–6.
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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.
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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.
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Authorised to use 2nd NZEF in defence of, 65.
-
Reports on situation, 1940, 64, 65–6, 78–80, 144–6, 162–3.
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Return to, from UK, 78–9, 142, 146.
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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.
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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.
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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—