Maori Battalion

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Map showing Battalion Company boundaries
28th Maori Battalion Boundaries Map shows Te Arawa were B Company, their story can be read in J.F. Cody's book 28 (Maori) Battalion available at the Rotorua District Library.
New Zealand Maori Pioneer Battalion members perform a haka for Cabinet minister Sir Joseph Ward at Bois-de-Warnimont, 30 June 1918. The haka introduced Maori custom and practice into the New Zealand armed services, and the use of these customs and practices grew during the conflicts of the 20th century. Haka Dance, Dance Photo, Visit New Zealand, Anzac Day, American Presidents, How To Speak French, Historical Pictures, Military History
New Zealand Maori Pioneer Battalion members perform a haka for Cabinet minister Sir Joseph Ward at Bois-de-Warnimont, 30 June 1918. The haka introduced Maori custom and practice into the New Zealand armed services, and the use of these customs and practices grew during the conflicts of the 20th century.
'Eyes left!' Soldiers of the 28th M?ori Battalion march in a ceremonial parade of the New Zealand Infantry Brigade at Volturno Valley, Italy, during the Second World War. The M?ori Battalion's reputation for courage and audacity was well known to their enemies, as well as throughout the Allied forces. It greatly contributed to improving relations between M?ori and P?keh? after the war. Italy In May, Military Cross, Nz History, North African Campaign, Erwin Rommel, Maori Designs
Māori Battalion, Second World War
'Eyes left!' Soldiers of the 28th M?ori Battalion march in a ceremonial parade of the New Zealand Infantry Brigade at Volturno Valley, Italy, during the Second World War. The M?ori Battalion's reputation for courage and audacity was well known to their enemies, as well as throughout the Allied forces. It greatly contributed to improving relations between M?ori and P?keh? after the war.
a group of men in uniforms are playing tugo on the beach with each other
Maori Battalion haka in Egypt, 1941 - Rare Historical Photos
Various actions are employed in the course of a performance, including facial contortions.
an old black and white photo of men with spears running in the sand while others watch
Maori Battalion haka in Egypt, 1941 - Rare Historical Photos
Haka is a traditional ancestral war cry, dance or challenge from the Māori people of New Zealand.