{"product_id":"maori-in-the-great-war-by-james-cowan","title":"Maori in the Great War By James Cowan.","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaori in the Great War\u003cbr\u003eBy James Cowan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublisher:\u003cbr\u003eWillsonscott Publishing, Christchurch, 2011.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardback with jacket, a little bumping to edges, no inscriptions, slight tanning to edges.\u003cbr\u003eJacket has minor shelf\/edge wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaori form a significant proportion of the modern New Zealand Army, and Maori officers have achieved the very highest commands, their unique culture is deeply embedded in its tradition and daily routines; celebrated by Maori (indigenous) and pakeha (non-indigenous) soldiers alike. The exploits of the 28th (Maori) Battalion in WWll - peerless in attack - are well-remembered. Not so well known is the major Maori contribution to the Allied cause in the Great War. Maori were quick to respond in 1914. Over five times as many as the specified contingent of 500 men volunteered, and that number of places was allocated on a tribal basis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALL THE PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL BOOK. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll books are sent with free courier postage within New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Books NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50686218436855,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7687\/5255\/files\/IMG_7651_dda9e133-d70f-4a8d-b204-bcbadc1dfc3c.jpg?v=1776290147","url":"https:\/\/phoenixbooksnz.com\/en-hk\/products\/maori-in-the-great-war-by-james-cowan","provider":"Phoenix Books NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}