Maori Battalion - March To Victory tells the story of the New Zealand Army's (28th) Māori Battalion that fought in campaigns during World War Two. Produced, directed and written by Tainui Stephens, the documentary tells the stories of five men who served with the unit. Narration (by actor George Henare), remembrances, visits to historic sites, archival footage, and graphic stills create a respectful and stirring screen testament to the men who fought in the Battalion.
The Māori Battalion presents us with one of the great stories of our country. The ranks of surviving veterans are thinning out quickly, and within all too few years, the last of them will have gone into that night.
When we made the ...
Maori Battalion - March To Victory was produced in 1990 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Māori Battalion and it first screened during Anzac week of that year.
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I'm so glad this has been posted, thankyou
I enjoyed watch this doco on the 28th Battalion and like to say how awesome it is to be able to watch this as I have never seen it before....
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Linda Bennet
Posted at 02.50PM - 17.11.2008
Thank you for posting this wonderful documentary - a story that must never be forgotten. I even forgive the mispelling of my uncle's name - it's Charlie 'YM' Bennet (not Bennett) - a common mistake though he might be confused with the Commander, Charles Bennett. My uncle was the bloke who drove the canteen truck, Te Rau Aroha, & played just a small role in an amazing story. I remember my Dad telling me that his brother was in awe of the way the men fought & stuck together - that image has always been with me.
Thanks again.
Linda Bennet