Kiwis in conflict : 200 years of New Zealanders at war /

""Kiwis in conflict" is the story of New Zealand and New Zealanders at war from the mid-19th century to the present day. Originally published as "Scars on the heart", this new revised edition examines the impact of war through the eyes of those involved using photographs, pa...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Pugsley, Christopher
Other Authors: Barber, Laurie
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Auckland : David Bateman in association with Auckland Museum, 2008
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Table of Contents:
  • Foreward / Dr Vanda Vitali
  • Acknowledgements
  • Pt. 1. New Zealand Wars. Te riri Pakeha / Buddy Mikaere. The settlers' story / Nigel Prickett
  • Pt. 2. Fighting the Empire's war. New Zealanders and the Anglo-Boer War / Laurie Barber
  • Pt. 3. The Great War of 1914-1918 / Chris Pugsley. The Empire at war ; Anzac ; Keeping the home fires burning ; Our women at war ; 'On the fringe of Hell' ; Sea dogs and flying aces ; Remember
  • Pt.4. The Second World War 1939-1945 / Chris Pugsley. The road to war. Keeping the sea lanes open. Flying with the Royal Air Force. Baptism of fire. War in the desert. The home front / Rose Young. The Pacific war. Slogging up Italy. Prisoners of war. Then suddenly it's over
  • Pt. 5. Searching for security / Chris Pugsley. Fighting a jungle war in Asia. Under the blue beret
  • Endnotes