The Battle For Crete (ep 1) || New Zealand WW2 Series

Episode 1: Hulme.

Based on the true story of WW2 sniper Sgt. Clive Hulme. Hulme was awarded the Victoria Cross for his efforts on the island of Crete.

The story takes place during May of 1941 when New Zealand troops were posted to defend Crete from invading German paratroopers.

Find out more about the battle http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Crete

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Written, Shot, Directed & Edited by LOGAN McMILLAN
Art Department DAMIEN SHATFORD

Starring ROBERT FAITH
with NICK WHITE
SHANE PALMER
& BRAD McMILLAN

Produced by GORILLA PICTURES http://www.gorillapictures.co.nz

Thanks to KEVIN McMILLAN
DAVE DUNLAY
JOHN McMILLAN
Christchurch RSA
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[ozoomiy]

thank god for Greece for not giving up against 4 nations when the rest of Europe give up Greece put Hitler to the test and not only gave Europe inspiration but also gave the Russians time to prepare for the invasion bless England,New Zealand,and all the other people who fought in Greece without you the Greeks never would have lasted 219 days of war against Germany,Italy,Bulgaria, and romania blessing from a Colombian Orthodox

[TheParkWonJae]

where is epi 2?? 

[truekiwijoker]

@jimmyxx3 So what happened in the Solomons then?

[truekiwijoker]

Bit surprised to see SS soldiers on Crete. I've never heard of this, is it true to the story? and wouldn't he be executed as a spy if he put on their camouflage smock and wore a German Stalhelm?

[truekiwijoker]

Oh Dear.

Cheesy dialogue and scenes, ham acting and the sorts accents that didn't exist in 1941. And it looks shot in overcast NZ instead of sunny Crete. They might have been better off not attempting this.

[AnalsaurusRex]

looks great!

[Aussiephil99]

I read a book written by a German paratrooper who survived the war and fought British, Russians, Americans, Aussies and Kiwis..........he thought the Kiwis were the finest soldiers in the world

[mistergutsy19]

where is part 2

[ArkanianMicroStudio]

Hmm.. incorrect uniforms(for the fallschirmjagers) but otherwise great film.. on a side note, that was some serious assholery he pulled off to the mg team :P

[ApaleutosMits]

@ozoomiy Thanks for your recognition my friend,but actually Greece was totally alone for 219 days,when the Commonwealth took the decision to send support was too late..Battle of Crete last one more month with Britain,Australia,New Zealand and the civilians of Crete defending the island..Greece was the first country who conquer axis land in Albania..God bless the Heroes..merry christmas

[ceounicom]

Just read the book about Crete by anthony beevor. People should know that the kiwis took the brunt of the stupidity in that fight, and did the best. Particularly the maoris.  But out of ~2000 dead, half were new zealanders. Why? Cause they fought even when no one told them to. The officers failed in Crete, but the soldiers didn't. In the end, it was individuals who proved themselves, not ideas. Sad waste of human life, that fight.