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What was the maori battalion why was there onewhat was it used for?
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The NZ 28 (Maori) Btn was a battalion of Maori soldiers, organised into divisions as per tribal ties.
It was formed on the insistence of Maori leaders to show that they are worthy of fighting any war.
The 28 (Maori) Btn was first used in WWII in Nth Africa, Italy, Greece (the Mediterranian Theatre of war)... although there were a couple of individual units of Maori soldiers in WWI, but not in the form of a Btn.
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What is the referred term for a non maori?
The term used for a non-Maori, more specifically referring to a New Zealander of European decent, is Pakeha.
Do you have to be Maori to be in the NZ Maori party?
No. If you aren't Maori you can still be in the Maori party.
Which color is the maori word kikorangi used for?
kikorangi means blue.
How did the word Maori come about when Captain Cook visited New Zealand?
Until the arrival of Europeans, Maori had not needed or used a collective name for themselves. By the 1830's they had come to use the word 'Maori' which meant 'normal' or 'natural' people.
What is the Maori word for black?
Black in Maori can be 'pango' or 'mangu', depending on how the sentence is used.
How many people were in the 28th Maori Battalion?
Approximately 3,600 Maori soldiers served in the 28th Maori Battalion during World War II.
Where did the Maori Battalion go to after told to leave Crete?
The Maori Battalion of New Zealand was evacuated from Crete to Egypt. I found an article for you to read about them. See the link below.
Who composed the maori hand game hei tama tu tama?
Created by the 28th Maori Battalion
Who was involved in the maori batalion?
The Maori Battalion was composed of Maori volunteers from New Zealand. They were a unit of the New Zealand Army during World War II and fought in several campaigns in North Africa and Italy. The battalion gained a reputation for their bravery and skill in battle.
Which battalion was named ngati walkabout?
There is no battalion named Ngati Walkabout. It is possible that you may be referring to a different unit or group that is not a recognized military battalion.
When did the 28th maori battalion fight?
in greece, crete, north africa, takrouna and el alamein
How many platoons in d company 28th maori battalion?
4 platoons 15,16,17,18th
Was it compulsary for maori men to join the battalion?
NO. see link for more information. http://28bn.homestead.com/home.html
Did niue go in world war 1?
Yes 150 Niuean men joined the maori battalion.
What day did the maori battalion go to war?
•The 28th (Maori) Battalion was part of the 2nd New Zealand Division, the fighting arm of the 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force. during World War 2 . A frontline infantry unit made up entirely of volunteers, the Battalion usually contained 700-750 men, divided into five companies.
Who supported the formation of the maori battalion?
Māori MPs and Māori organisations throughout New Zealand.
There are only 12 of these in the world but everybody has onewhat is it?
A birth gemstone
