The Aotearoa History Show The First World War
It’s the war that claimed more New Zealand lives than any other. It’s also the event that’s often claimed as the "foundational moment” where we “became a nation”. But is that really true? In this… The First World War changed New Zealand, but did we really become a nation on the beaches of Gallipoli? In this episode we look at World War I, how it began, why we got involved and its lasting impact. Plus, the influenza epidemic that followed. Topics covered: The basics of WWI, how it started, who were the major belligerents Trench warfare and the establishment of the “Western Front” The logic behind the Dardanelles campaign and how it went wrong Why Pākehā signed up to fight Why some Māori wanted to fight Opposition to the conflict, including from figures like Rua Kenana and Te Puea Hērangi The role of women in the war, including in the armed services, as civilian workers, and as volunteers at home and overseas. Analysis of the emphasis that has been put on the importance of WWI for NZ “nationhood” NZ’s capture of German Samoa The 1918 influenza outbreak, including its effects on Samoa
The story of New Zealand and its people from its geological origins to modern day, hosted by William Ray, Māni Dunlop and Leigh-Marama McLachlan, with animation by Chris Maguren. [Radio New Zealand, 2019-2022]
Primary Title
- The Aotearoa History Show
Episode Title
- The First World War
Date Broadcast
- Friday 25 October 2019
Duration
- 23:00
Series
- 1
Episode
- 9
Channel
- Radio New Zealand
Broadcaster
- Radio New Zealand
Programme Description
- The story of New Zealand and its people from its geological origins to modern day, hosted by William Ray, Māni Dunlop and Leigh-Marama McLachlan, with animation by Chris Maguren. [Radio New Zealand, 2019-2022]
Episode Description
- It’s the war that claimed more New Zealand lives than any other. It’s also the event that’s often claimed as the "foundational moment” where we “became a nation”. But is that really true? In this… The First World War changed New Zealand, but did we really become a nation on the beaches of Gallipoli? In this episode we look at World War I, how it began, why we got involved and its lasting impact. Plus, the influenza epidemic that followed. Topics covered: The basics of WWI, how it started, who were the major belligerents Trench warfare and the establishment of the “Western Front” The logic behind the Dardanelles campaign and how it went wrong Why Pākehā signed up to fight Why some Māori wanted to fight Opposition to the conflict, including from figures like Rua Kenana and Te Puea Hērangi The role of women in the war, including in the armed services, as civilian workers, and as volunteers at home and overseas. Analysis of the emphasis that has been put on the importance of WWI for NZ “nationhood” NZ’s capture of German Samoa The 1918 influenza outbreak, including its effects on Samoa
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Radio
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- Documentary
- Educational
- History
Hosts
- Leigh-Marama McLachlan (Presenter)
- William Ray (Presenter)