New Zealand's military heroism
By: Matthew Wright
Publisher: Reed
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Auckland [N.Z.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 238
ISBN-13: 9780790011547
Subjects: Military decorations; History; Armed Forces; Military History
Description: New Zealanders have long admired their military heroes. In New Zealand's military heroism Matthew Wright tells the stories of heroes from all the major conflicts that New Zealanders have played a part in over the last 150 years, including the New Zealand Wars, the two World Wars and peacekeeping duties in the 1990s. Using selected military campaigns and the stories of decorated service people, this richly illustrated and thoroughly researched book offers new ways of understanding New Zealand's military heroism.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 226-232) and index.