Books
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1st Battalion
Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment. 1957-2007. Editor: Paul Koorey Synopsis: This book documents the last 50 years of the Battalion’s exploits and the people that served our nation during this time from South-East Asia to Afghanistan. Read More |
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28 (Maori) Battalion:
Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force. Author: J. F. Cody Synopsis: Recognised as an infantry battalion that had a distinguished record, and saw much fighting and suffered heavy casualties. Encapsulates the Maori warrior tradition.. SOLD OUT Unavailable |
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Battle for Egypt:
The Summer of 1942. Author: J.L. Scoullar Synopsis: Experiences of 2 New Zealand Division during its sojourn in Syria in early 1942 and its services in Egypt during the crisis of the Desert War. Read More |
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Bunty Preece:
Soldier of the 28 (Maori) Battalion. Author: Tom O'Connor. Synopsis: This is the story of Alfred (Bunty) Preece of the Chatham Islands, soldier, farmer, local body politician, kaumatua and tireless advocate for his people. Read More |
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Dog in the Snow
The Story of the Wartime Middle East Ski School. Author: James Riddell Foreword by: Alison Riddell Synopsis: 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. Read More |
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From the Uttermost Ends of the Earth
The New Zealand Division on the Western Front 1916-1918 Author: Brigadier John H. Gray ,CBE, OBE, ED Synopsis From The Uttermost Ends of The Earth is much more than a travel guide to New Zealand battlefields of the Western Front. Its history of the New Zealand Division in France and Belgium is solid, its great strength is the wealth of detail and visual material it contains. Readers are informed of places to stay, given the relevant GPS co-ordinates of sites of interest, the makeup of the New Zealand Division is thoroughly explained, informative websites are featured, the glossary of military terms and abbreviations is comprehensive and there is much more. Read More |
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Heroes of Gallipoli:
The gallantry of New Zealanders on Gallipoli. Author: Richard Stowers. Synopsis: The book tells the story of the Gallipoli campaign through the eyes of the gallant New Zealanders. In all, there is an introduction followed by numerous chapters telling chronologically the battles and different aspects of the campaign from 25 April 1915 through to 20 December. Read More |
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Rampant Dragons:
New Zealanders in Armour in World War II. Author: Jeffrey Plowman. Synopsis: A ‘gritty’ history of the 4th New Zealand Armoured Brigade, from its formation by Freyberg because of the shortcomings of British armoured support, through to its final campaign in Italy in 1945. Read More |
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Tales of Three Campaigns:
(2nd Edition) - 12th (Nelson) Company N.Z.E.F. Author: Lieutenant Colonel Cyprian Bridge Brereton. Synopsis: In 1926, 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. Read More |
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The Ferret:
Sergeant Eric Batchelor DCM, and bar, m.i.d. Author: Tom O'Connor. Synopsis: 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. Read More |
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The Great Adventure Ends:
New Zealand and France on the Western Front. Edited by: Nathalie Philippe with Christopher Pugsley, John Crawford and Matthias Strohn. Synopsis: This book by a diverse group of French, German and New Zealand writers and researchers examines the differing perceptions of the wartime experience climaxing with the battle before Le Quesnoy and scaling of the town walls by the soldiers of the New Zealand Rifle Brigade on 4 November 1918. Read More |
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The Silent Division & Concerning One Mans War
New Zealanders at the Front: 1914 - 1919 Author: Ormond E. Burton.MM, Md'H Foreword: Major General Sir Andrew Russell, KCB, KCMG This Edition: Edited: by Brigadier John H. Gray CBE, ED Biography: of the Author by David Grant Foreword: by Dr Christopher Pugsley Synopsis: It is appropriate that the imminent centenary of the start of World War l should be marked by publishing in one volume, two works of the greatest New Zealand front-line writer about that war twice decorated and thrice wounded. Read More |
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The Troopers Tale
The History of the Otago Mounted Rifles Author: Don Mackay Synopsis: Designated as Divisional Cavalry during the First World War, The Otago Mounted Rifles (OMR) had a different war from other New Zealand Mounted Rifles Regiments. At Gallipoli they were the first mounted rifleman to arrive at Anzac Cove. They fought with distinction during the harrowing August offensive and the survivors were among the last to leave the Peninsula. Read More |
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Voices from a Border War
Borneo 1963-1965 Author: Brigadier Robert M. (Bob) Gurr, OBE Synopsis: Voices From a Border War provides the reader with a succinct and most informative history of the First Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment during the period of 1963–1965. But this is not a ‘facts and figures’ history. Bob Gurr has been able to craft an excellent book, well supported by his personal photographs, of just what occurred during his period in command of this Battalion. Read More |
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The Complete Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
Authors: J. Bryant Haigh & A.J. Polaschek Synopsis: The Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) was instituted in 1854 and is the oldest British award for gallantry. It was awarded to non commissioned officers and other ranks of the Army for distinguished conduct in the field. Over 500 DCMs have been awarded to New Zealanders. Read More |
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New Zealand and the Distinguished Service Order
Authors: J. Bryant Haigh & A.J. Polaschek Synopsis: The Distinguished Service Order (DSO) was instituted in 1886 to recognise acts of gallantry by military officers for which a Victoria Cross was not considered appropriate. In 1942 the regulations were amended to allow the award to be made to officers of the Merchant Navy for gallantry in the presence of the enemy. Following a UK review of gallantry awards in 1993, the purpose of the DSO was changed to recognise outstanding leadership at all ranks. At that time the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross replaced the award of the DSO for gallantry. The DSO was awarded to over 300 New Zealanders during both World Wars. Read More |
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In Plain View
Author: Kin Hoskin Synopsis: 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. Read More |
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The Staff, The Serpent And The Sword
Author: Ken Treanor Synopsis: The Staff, The Serpent and The Sword, is a comprehensive book which was originally published in 2009 and covers a 100 years of The Royal New Zealand Medical Corps. Read More |