The Story of the Māori Battalion by Wira Gardiner

This is a second-hand copy of the book.

Condition: This is a used book in good condition. The softcover has shelf-wear with creasing and rubbing.

Publisher: Reed Publishing
Year: 1995
ISBN: 9780790003948
Format: Softback
Pages: 208
Condition: Used (Good)

In the history of New Zealand warfare, few fighting units have eclipsed the achievements of the 28 (Māori) Battalion. Formed at the outbreak of World War Two, the Battalion gained a reputation for fearless aggression in numerous encounters in Greece, Crete, the Western Desert and Italy, finally returning to New Zealand in triumph in 1946. In this concise and highly readable book, Wira Gardiner recounts the full story of the Māori Battalion, from its early beginnings to its eventual disbandment. It is a fascinating story of daring and adventure, of heroism and bravery, of victory and tragedy.