Title: Kiwi sappers : the Corps of Royal New Zealand Engineers' century of service /
Authors: McGibbon, I. C. 1947-
Publisher: Reed Publishing (NZ),
Year: 2002
Subjects: New Zealand. History.; Military engineering New Zealand History.
Abstract: 2002 is the 100th anniversary of the New Zealand Army Engineering Corps. This book follows the history of the corp over the past 100 years from the South African wars through to East Timor. Sappers as military engineers are known have played a vital part in New Zealand's military history. From their original role as tunnellers under enemy lines they now play an even more important part in providing everything a working army needs from a temporary bridge to fresh water supplies. Highly illustrated this book will appeal to former members of the corp, as well as those interested in military history and engineering.
Contents: Origins of the Corps -- Test of war -- Second round -- Pacific War -- Towards a professional corps -- Wider focus -- Conclusion -- Appendices. Roll of Honour -- Honours and awards -- List of office holders -- Corps of Royal New Zealand Engineers -- The Sappers Association (NZ) Inc.