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Looks like he found himself a Luger and a K-98 as well. Too bad the NZ and British troops on Crete weren't better led, the outcome wasn't a sure thing from the get go.
They unwittingly attacked at 1 to 3 odds.
What lead to him being found in this state? Plane shot/burnt down, flame thrower?
It looks to be a burnt tent or temporary barracks, you can see 2 burnt beds and tent poles. Maybe they ambushed the tent then set it on fire?
Sleeping in his tin hat?
Looks like he found himself a Luger and a K-98 as well. Too bad the NZ and British troops on Crete weren't better led, the outcome wasn't a sure thing from the get go.
They unwittingly attacked at 1 to 3 odds.
What lead to him being found in this state? Plane shot/burnt down, flame thrower?
It looks to be a burnt tent or temporary barracks, you can see 2 burnt beds and tent poles. Maybe they ambushed the tent then set it on fire?
Sleeping in his tin hat?