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COWAN (James)
The Maoris in the Great War: A History of the New Zealand Native Contingent Pioneer Battalion, Gallipoli 1915, France & Flanders 1916-1918.
1st Ed., xii+184pp., 53 photos., 9 maps (inc. large fldg. map of ANZAC), 2 plans. Published by the Maori Regimental Committee & printed by Whitcombe & Tombs, Auckland &c.
1926
#70665
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Fine account of the Maori units at Gallipoli (ANZAC Cove & Sari Bair, with excellent, large fldg. coloured 'trench diagram' of ANZAC sector) then on the Western Front inc. Somme 1916, Messines & 3rd Ypres, the capture of Quesnoy in 1918 &c. Roll of Hon., awards. "James Cowan had an affinity for the Maori & wrote warmly of their achievements as warriors" - Perkins. Orig. orange cloth, titled in black to front & sp., near fine.
£225
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