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So all the maori think that they are special when they are welcomed with a maori greeting

As well, song helped keep their morale up, and kept them reminded of home, Te Ahi Kaa. The haka was performed as a means of intimidating the enemy, and anyway, they had the Germans baffled, because the Germans had never heard our mother tongue, so it was more useful than Morse Code.

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Songs and haka played a crucial role in boosting morale, fostering unity, and preserving cultural identity for the 28th Māori Battalion during World War II. These cultural expressions helped maintain a strong sense of identity and connection to their heritage while serving far from home. Additionally, they provided a powerful way to intimidate enemies and rally Allied troops before battle.

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