ANZAC Day 2013: The Desert War
The Desert War tells the story of New Zealand’s role in the North Africa Campaign and lay out the cost to the nation – the wounded, the dead and those taken as prisoners of war.
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1Discussion with historian Monty Soutar about the reticence of many war veterans to talk about their experiences.
- Start 0 : 00 : 00
- Finish 0 : 01 : 40
- Duration 01 : 40
Live Broadcast
- Yes
Commercials
- No
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2Audio recordings from troops during World War II that were sent home to New Zealand.
- Start 0 : 03 : 48
- Finish 00 : 10 : 42
- Duration 06 : 54
Speakers
- Sarah Johnston (New Zealand Sound Archives, Nga Taonga Korero)
Live Broadcast
- No
Commercials
- No
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3Studio discussion with Dr Monty Soutar about the Desert War.
- Start 0 : 12 : 23
- Finish 0 : 13 : 46
- Duration 01 : 23
Reporters
- Judy Bailey (Interviewer)
Speakers
- Monty Soutar (Historian, Ministry for Arts, Culture and Heritage)
Locations
- Egypt
- Libya
Live Broadcast
- Yes
Commercials
- No
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4The Desert War: North Africa 1941-43 Archival footage showing the reality of the Desert War in North Africa during World War Two.
- Start 0 : 13 : 46
- Finish 0 : 19 : 20
- Duration 05 : 34
Reporters
- Julian Wilcox (Reporter, Maori Television)
Locations
- Egypt
- Libya
Live Broadcast
- No
Commercials
- No
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5Veterans Memories 96 year old veteran Harry Spencer recalls his wartime memories.
- Start 0 : 19 : 20
- Finish 0 : 21 : 41
- Duration 02 : 21
Speakers
- Harry Spencer (World War Two Veteran)
Live Broadcast
- No
Commercials
- No
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6Studio discussion with Dr Monty Soutar about the Desert War.
- Start 00 : 23 : 15
- Finish 0 : 25 : 00
- Duration 01 : 45
Reporters
- Judy Bailey (Interviewer)
Speakers
- Monty Soutar (Historian, Ministry for Arts, Culture and Heritage)
Locations
- Tobruk, Libya (Sha‘bīyat al Buţnān)
Live Broadcast
- Yes
Commercials
- No
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7The Desert War: North Africa 1941-43 Archival footage showing the reality of the Desert War in North Africa during World War Two.
- Start 00 : 24 : 57
- Finish 0 : 32 : 28
- Duration 07 : 31
Reporters
- Julian Wilcox (Reporter, Maori Television Service)
Locations
- Tobruk, Libya (Sha‘bīyat al Buţnān)
Live Broadcast
- No
Commercials
- No
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8Veterans Memories 92 year old veteran Allan Robinson recalls his wartime memories.
- Start 0 : 32 : 28
- Finish 0 : 35 : 15
- Duration 02 : 47
Speakers
- Allan Robinson (World War Two Veteran)
Live Broadcast
- No
Commercials
- No
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9Studio discussion with Dr Monty Soutar about the Desert War.
- Start 0 : 40 : 48
- Finish 0 : 42 : 17
- Duration 01 : 29
Reporters
- Judy Bailey (Interviewer)
Speakers
- Monty Soutar (Historian, Ministry for Arts, Culture and Heritage)
Live Broadcast
- Yes
Commercials
- No
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10The Desert War: North Africa 1941-43 Archival footage showing the reality of the Desert War in North Africa during World War Two.
- Start 0 : 42 : 17
- Finish 0 : 47 : 26
- Duration 05 : 09
Reporters
- Julian Wilcox (Reporter, Maori Television Service)
Live Broadcast
- No
Commercials
- No
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11Veterans Memories 96 year old veteran Stewart Frame recalls his wartime memories.
- Start 0 : 47 : 26
- Finish 0 : 50 : 05
- Duration 02 : 39
Speakers
- Stewart Frame (World War Two Veteran)
Live Broadcast
- No
Commercials
- No
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12Studio discussion with Dr Monty Soutar about the Desert War.
- Start 00 : 51 : 36
- Finish 0 : 53 : 07
- Duration 01 : 31
Reporters
- Judy Bailey (Interviewer)
Speakers
- Monty Soutar (Historian, Ministry for Arts, Culture and Heritage)
Live Broadcast
- Yes
Commercials
- No
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13The Desert War: North Africa 1941-43 "Operation Surcharge": Archival footage showing the reality of the Desert War in North Africa during World War Two.
- Start 0 : 53 : 07
- Finish 0 : 57 : 32
- Duration 04 : 25
Live Broadcast
- No
Commercials
- No
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14Studio discussion with Dr Monty Soutar about the Desert War.
- Start 0 : 57 : 32
- Finish 01 : 00 : 53
- Duration 03 : 21
Live Broadcast
- Yes
Commercials
- No
Primary Title
- ANZAC Day 2013: The Desert War
Date Broadcast
- Thursday 25 April 2013
Start Time
- 08 : 00
Finish Time
- 09 : 00
Duration
- 60:00
Channel
- Maori Television
Broadcaster
- Maori Television Service
Programme Description
- The Desert War tells the story of New Zealand’s role in the North Africa Campaign and lay out the cost to the nation – the wounded, the dead and those taken as prisoners of war.
Classification
- Not Classified
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
- Maori
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Anzac Day
- New Zealand--History, Military
Hosts
- Judy Bailey (Presenter)
- Wena Harawira (Presenter)
- Julian Wilcox (Presenter)
Contributors
- Maori Television (Production Unit)
Reporters
- Judy Bailey (Interviewer)
- Julian Wilcox (Reporter, Maori Television)
Speakers
- Allan Robinson (World War Two Veteran)
- Harry Spencer (World War Two Veteran)
- Monty Soutar (Historian, Ministry for Arts, Culture and Heritage)
- Sarah Johnston (New Zealand Sound Archives, Nga Taonga Korero)
- Stewart Frame (World War Two Veteran)
Locations
- Egypt
- Libya
- Tobruk, Libya (Sha‘bīyat al Buţnān)
Subjects
- Anzac Day
- New Zealand--History, Military