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Video

Atiu Harbour Project

This video was compiled from a Super 8 movie production by Corporal Ken Newton, RNZE (now Whanganui), during his time on Atiu Island from late 1973 to early 1974.

 

The Canadian Land Forces

Canadian Defence Forces, including the function and role of the Canadian Land Forces, a Canadian Division (organisation and functions) and the role and functions of the Canadian Engineer Group (in three parts), circa 1989.

Canadian Division HQ in Operations

Division Engineer Group, Part 1 – Organisation

Division Engineer Group, Part 2 – Defensive Operations

The Division Engineer Group, Part 3 – Offensive Operations

 

The Desert War in North Africa

Two New Zealand veteran soldiers, John Johnston aged 95 and Norman Leaf aged 94 years, share dramatic personal stories of their World War 2 army service in the North African deserts of Egypt, Libya and Tunisia.

 

East Timor

An “amateur video” produced under the guidance of WO1 Shane Vooght, RNZE, about engineer and other tasks and in the engineer camp, commencing early December 2009, in Timor L’este.

 

Freyberg

The life and achievements of LTGEN Lord Fryberg, VC and his role as the Commander of the 2nd NZ Division (2nd NZ Expeditionary Force) throughout the Second World War, narrated by LTGEN Sir Leonard Thornton, ex-Chief of the NZ Defence Force (a TV One documentary circa 1987). Includes Parts 1, 2 and 3  – Early Days; WWI; between wars; Greece, Crete and North African Campaign.

 

RNZE Corps Centenary

This “amateur video tape” was compiled over the period of 12 to 16 October 2002, to cover the various activities and events for the celebration of the RNZE Corps Centenary, in both Linton Camp and Palmerston North.

Audio

Manawatu People’s Radio

“Manawatu Conversations” Interview with Joe Hollander, PNDHAG, Part One Tuesday 12 May 2020

“Manawatu Conversations” Interview with Joe Hollander, PNDHAG, Part Two Tuesday 19 May 2020

 

Monthly Midday Military History Presentation Series Presentation Audio

Copyright on the presentations listed here is owned by the Author of the presentation. This includes all content: the audio, slides and presentation script. Permission is given for a copy to be downloaded by an individual for the purpose of research and private study only. The audio, slides or presentation script may not be reproduced elsewhere without the express permission of the Author. Please contact the Author directly if you wish to seek permission.

2023

30 Nov (Thu – MMMHP) -“From Tripoli to Takrouna” – 80th Anniversary of 2nd NZ Division’s last campaigns in North Africa, 23 January-13 May 1943, by LTCOL (Rtd) Dr Glyn Harper, QSM

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11 November (EPLP) – “The Battle for Passchendaele”, by Dr Andrew Macdonald, FRHistS, RNZRSA Official Historian

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12 Oct (MMMHP) – NZ Wars month – “Te Kooti’s War, 1868-72”, by LTCOL Dr Peter Wood, ONZM, Director of the NZ Wars Study Centre, NZDC

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14 Sept (MMMHP) – “The national memorialistion of New Zealand’s military heritage. Stories from a decade as Chair of the National War Memorial Advisory Council.”, by RADM (Rtd) David Ledson, ex Chief of Navy

Download presentation script

Discussion of the PowerPoint slides begins at about the 20 minute mark.

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29 August (EPLP) – “To the Sangro and Orsogna – 80th Anniversary of Kiwis in action against German forces holding the Gustav Line in 1943”, by LTCOL Dr Peter Wood, ONZM

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10 August (MMMHP) – “70th Anniversary of the End (Armistice) of the Korean War”, by COL (Rtd) Don Jones, ex-NZ Defence Attache to Korea (in Seoul, 2018-2022)

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13 July (MMMHP) – “FORGOTTEN ON THE FRONT LINES? New Zealand’s Cruisers in the Pacific War, 1942-45”, by CDR (Rtd) Richard Jackson, RNZN

27 June – “The RNZAF Permanent Air Force) Centenary” by SQNLDR (Rtd) Jim Rankin, DSD, RNZAF

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08 June (MMMHP) – “Vietnam War Presentation”, by WO1 (Rtd) Dave Hayward, RNZIR, ex Sergeant Major of the NZ Army

Download Presentation Script

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26 May (NZG) – Genealogy Meeting. “Milord Goffredo” – presented by Jan Bolwell

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11 May (MMMHP) – “The Battle of Manners Street (3 Apr 1943) in Wellington”, by LTCOL Dr Peter Wood, ONZM, Director of the NZ Wars Study Centre, NZDC

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24 Apr (EPLP) – “Muddle, Myth and Meaning – Another Viewpoint on the Gallipoli Campaign in the First World War”, by LTCOL (Rtd) Dr Glyn Harper, QSM

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13 Apr (MMMHP) – “The Battle of Gate Pa (Pukehinahina) in 1864”, by LTCOL (Rtd) Cliff Simons, ED

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9 Mar (MMMHP) The NZ Signals Corps Centenary”, by LTCOL Jared McGregor, RNZ Sigs, Former Commanding Officer of 1 CSR, Linton Camp

Download RNZSIGS Corps Speech

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9th Feb (MMMHP) – A Conscripted Society – NZ in the Second World War”, by Dr David Littlewood, Massey University

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View 2022 MMMHP Archive here

 

View 2021 MMMHP Archive here

 

View 2020 MMMHP Archive here

 

Recordings

The Band of the Corps of Royal Engineers

 

 

PDF of Tape Cover: BandoftheRoyalEngineers (Includes track titles and other information.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Side One: mp3

Side Two: mp3

 

Chimo! The music and oral traditions of the Canadian Military Engineers

 

 

PDF of CD cover: Chimo! (Includes track titles, and other information.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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