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SECOND SOUTH AFRICAN WAR
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The South African Tragedy - New Zealand's Role 1899-1902
Lt. Col. (Rtd) Tony Howell, MC RNZIR / NZSAS IBN: 978-1-0671106-1-1 2024 marks the 125th anniversary of the departure of the First New Zealand Mounted Rifle (NZMR) Contingent from Wellington on 21 October 1899. This was New Zealand’s first involvement in an overseas war. |
WORLD WAR 1
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Silent Division & Concerning One Man's War
New Zealanders at the Front: 1914 - 1919 Author: the late O.E. Burton, MM, Md'H Edited by: the late Brigadier John H. Gray, CBE, ED ISBN: 978-1-0671106-7-3 Foreword: Major General Sir Andrew Russell, KCB, KCMG Ormond Burton had a lucky war. Three times on the Western Front - a graveyard for thousands of New Zealand soldiers - he was hit by bullets or wounded with shrapnel. Each time he survived his injuries. In One Man's War, Burton recounts these events with modesty and gentle humour and creates a vivid sense of the conflict. |
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Tales of Three Campaigns 12th (Nelson) Company of the Canterbury Battalion Author: the late Major C.B. Brereton, V.D Edited by: the late Brigadier John H. Gray, CBE, ED ISBN: 978-1-0671106-9-7 In 1926, Lieutenant Colonel Brereton who had taken the 12th (Nelson) Company of the Canterbury Infantry Battalion into the Great War in the Main Body of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force, wrote the well-received first edition of this title. |
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New Zealand Rifle Brigade 1915 - 1919
The Earl of Liverpool's Own Author: the late Lt. Col. W. S. Austin DSO ISBN: 978-1-0671106-8-0 This is the story of a Brigade which served as part of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force in the Great War. It is a regimental history, the official records, from which for the most part it has been compiled. Mention is made from time to time of bold leading and collective and individual acts of daring. Instances of this kind, it must be borne in mind, are such as has been placed on definite record in the field from the accounts of witnesses, these last being for the most part officers and no- commissioned officers commanding larger or smaller bodies of men. |
WORLD WAR 2
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Bunty Preece In Te reo Māori and English
Soldier of the 28 (Maori) Battalion Author: the late Tom O'Connor ISBN:978-1-0671107-0-3 This is the story of Alfred (Bunty) Preece of the Chatham Islands, soldier, farmer, local body politician, kaumatua and tireless advocate for his people. His recollections of the Italian Campaign of World War Two and the effect of those two and a half years were but the beginning of a lifetime of dedication to the welfare of others. |
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Guerilla Surgeon A New Zealand surgeon's wartime experiences with the Yugoslav Partisan Author: the late Major Lindsay Rogers MBE, FRCS. Order of Bravery of Yuogoslavia Order of Merit of Yuogoslavia ISBN: 978-1-0671107-1-0 WAR BRINGS strange fates to many men but to none more than Lindsay Rogers, a New Zealand surgeon who had been serving with the Eighth Army in the desert. He volunteered for special service in S.O.E. and then found himself set down on one dark night on the Isle of Vis, off the Dalmation coast. |
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Official History of 28th (Maori) Battalion
Author: the late J. F. Cody ISBN: 978-1-0671107-2-7 The Official History of the 28 Māori Battalion, written by J.F. Cody, is the authoritative record of one of New Zealand’s most celebrated military units. The book traces the journey of the 28th (Māori) Battalion through the Second World War, from its formation in 1940 to its disbandment in 1946. Cody captures the courage, discipline, and sacrifice of the Māori soldiers who served in campaigns across Greece, Crete, North Africa, and Italy. |
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At the point of a Bayonet:
Author: 'Charlie Edwards This book is about the New Zealand Division’s epic escape from encircling German forces at Minqar Qaim, near Egypt’s border with Libya. Late in June 1942 the New Zealand Division was within hours of destruction by vastly superior enemy forces. At the Point of a Bayonet is about how the Division escaped this fate. |
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Soldier, Sailor and Airman Too
Author: 'Woody' Woodhall ISBN: 978-1-0671108-2-6 This story provides a unique slice of British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Airforce history, spanning both World Wars and finishing in New Zealand. Not only can his story be read as a biography of an extremely accomplished and heroic figure, this book also provides an extensive historical insight into the myriad events he was involved in over this period of time. From beginnings that would be enough to deter most - being severely wounded to the point of paralysis as a sniper at Beaumont Hamel 1916 and subsequently evacuated back to England; Soldier, Sailor and Airman Too covers Woody's military career through both wars, touches on his flying with Douglas Bader. |
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The Ferret
Sergeant Eric Batchelor, DCM and bar, m.i.d. Author: the late Tom O'Connor ISBN: 978-1-0671107-3-4 The author writes: 'I interviewed Eric Batchelor several times during the years I worked as a journalist in Timaru, usually in the lead up to Anzac Day or some other military commemoration. Sitting in his homely kitchen he shared stories of his exploits during World War Two in his quietly spoken manner. |
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Reflections on Days Past
Memories of a Balding Eagle Author: the late Ralph Barry Auger ISBN: 978-1-0671107-4-1 This unique novel, captivates the humour and determination of Barry Auger’s early life. Jumping from his earliest childhood in chapter one to becoming a captain in the 2nd World War, Auger always seems to beat the odds set against him with bravery and a tenacity do the impossible. An enviable way to CHEAT the war years. Auger always seems to beat his sense of humour and determination of daring to be different jump from page to page making this a must read. This is a wonderfully entertaining book for those who love the combination of war stories. |
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Dog in the Snow
The Story of the Wartime Middle East Ski School ( Originally 1st AUSTRALIAN CORPS Ski School ) Author: the late James Riddell Foreword by: Alison Riddell ISBN: 978-1-0671107-5-8 He was an Alsatian called Rex, who lived among the snows of the mountains of Lebanon and Syria. When the author first met him, in November 1941, Rex belonged to a Bishop of the Maronite Church. Rex disliked strangers, but James Riddell proved an exception. The dog became his devoted companion at the newly-formed ski instruction school which the author was appointed to command. |
VIETNAM WAR
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Shooting from the Shadows:
New Zealand Special Air Service. Author: Michael "Wings" Williams ISBN: 978-1-0671107-6-5 Between 1956 and 1971 the New Zealand SAS were deployed on active service four times. Michael ‘Wings’ Williams career in the New Zealand Army, and the New Zealand SAS, spans a significant portion of this period |
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Jungle Green Shadows:
2 RAR / NZ (ANZAC) Battalion Infantry Company VIETNAM 1967 - 1968. Author: Lt. Col. (Rtd) Tony Howell, MC, RNZIR/NZSAS ISBN: 978-1-0671106-0-4 The New Zealand Government ordered the deployment of combat forces to Vietnam in 1965 to join Australia and other Allies engaged in that War. Victor 2 Rifle Company arrived in Vietnam on 12 November 1967 and left on 13 May 1968. Major Brian Worsnop was the commander, and the author, Lieutenant Tony Howell, was one of the Platoon Commanders. Jungle Green Shadows is a very important historical record of Victor 2 Company’s participation in New Zealand’s most unpopular war. |
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Courage and Comradeship
THE STORY OF: NEW ZEALAND'S VICTOR 3 COMPANY, VIETNAM 1968 - 1969 Author:LIEUTENANT COLONEL (Rtd) Bob Kellett ISBN: 978-1-0671107-8-9 Victor 3 Company, a new Zealand Infantry unit, fought in South Vietnam as part of a joint Australian/New Zealand battalion, 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Battalion. This unit saw active service in Vietnam from May 1968 until May 1969, which was a period when the US military were losing more than 500 men killed in action each week |
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Vietnam Anzacs - New Zealand Edition
Australians and New Zealanders in the Vietnam War 1965-1971 Author: Lt. Col. (Rtd) Tony Howell MC, RNZIR/NZSAS ISBN: 978-1-0671106-6-6 This New Zealand edition has an Active Service List; that is people who served in the First Australian Task Force, Casualties and Honours and Awards for Victor and Whiskey Companies. - The book was officially Launched in a dedicated function at the Paraparaumu RSA. In attendance was the then Australian High Commissioner to New Zealand Her Excellency Patricia Forsythe. |
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Vietnam Anzacs Australian Edition
Australian and New Zealanders, in the Vietnam War 1965-1971 Author: Lt. Col. (Rtd) Tony Howell MC, RNZIR/NZSAS ISBN: 978-1-0671106-5-9 This edition's foreword was written by General Sir Peter Cosgrove. There is also a Roll of Honour which covers the 521 Australians and 37 New Zealanders who gave the ultimate sacrifice, whilst serving their countries. The book Launch was hosted by the Australian High Commissioner. Her Excellency Ms Harinder Sidhu and was held at the Australian High Commision in Wellington New Zealand. The book was Launch by General Sir Peter Cosgrove by direct link from Sydney. |
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Training for War in Vietnam
The Story of the ANZAC Training in the Vietnam War 1970-1972 Author: Lt. Col. (Rtd) Tony Howell MC, RNZIR/NZSAS This is the story of the ANZAC Training Teams in the Vietnam War 1970 to 1972. The narrative will lead you through the essential political and military decisions which resulted in providing Vietnamese and Cambodian unit training support and New Zealand’s involvement in those ambitious objectives. The narrative allows you to glimpse these men in action teaching Vietnamese and Cambodians, while reliant on their allies for their security and support as a vicious war rages around them |
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IN Plain View
Borneo to Vietnam and thereafter Author: Kim Hoskin ISBN: 978-1-06671106-3-5 In Plain View is uncommon history. The undeclared wars in Borneo and Vietnam of half a century ago provided very different experiences. This is the personal story of a young officer, and those with whom he worked and lived, who participated in both conflicts. |
INFORMATIONAL
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Still Second to None
The Second 25 years of the . . . 2nd/ Ist Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment. 1999-2024 Edited by Paul Koorey ISBN:978-1-0671106-2-8 Still Second to None is the sequel to Edward Latter’s book on the first 25 years of the 2nd/1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment. |
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1st Battalion
Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment 1957-2007 Editor: Paul Koorey ISBN: 978-1-0671108-1-9 1st Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment 1957-2007 commemorates the service of the Battalion both nationally and internationally and reflects upon the excellent leadership, training systems and innate soldiering abilities which have earned New Zealand’s Army an international reputation for producing extraordinary light infantry personnel. |