The Aotearoa History Show The Second World War
A second world war swept the globe, dragging New Zealand once more onto the battlefield, this time in the Pacific as well as Europe. In the likes of Crete, Greece and North Africa and on Pacific… New Zealanders play a small but significant role in the Second World War on land, sea and air. Meanwhile our farms and factories keep supplies flowing to the battlefields. But when Japan enters the war it looks like the fighting is about to arrive on our doorstep. Topics covered: NZers in the Spanish Civil War. The difference between volunteers for WWI vs WWII. The formation of the 28th Māori Battalion. The battles for Greece and Crete, and the North Africa campaign. Manpowering regulations and the role of women, both in the armed services and taking over jobs in farms and factories. Japanese entry into the war, coastal fortification and the Semple Tank. The holocaust and NZ’s attitute toward Jewish refugees. Aotearoa/New Zealand’s reaction to the end of the war
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 Second World War
Date Broadcast
- Friday 1 November 2019
Duration
- 20:00
Series
- 1
Episode
- 11
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
- A second world war swept the globe, dragging New Zealand once more onto the battlefield, this time in the Pacific as well as Europe. In the likes of Crete, Greece and North Africa and on Pacific… New Zealanders play a small but significant role in the Second World War on land, sea and air. Meanwhile our farms and factories keep supplies flowing to the battlefields. But when Japan enters the war it looks like the fighting is about to arrive on our doorstep. Topics covered: NZers in the Spanish Civil War. The difference between volunteers for WWI vs WWII. The formation of the 28th Māori Battalion. The battles for Greece and Crete, and the North Africa campaign. Manpowering regulations and the role of women, both in the armed services and taking over jobs in farms and factories. Japanese entry into the war, coastal fortification and the Semple Tank. The holocaust and NZ’s attitute toward Jewish refugees. Aotearoa/New Zealand’s reaction to the end of the war
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)