The Territorials (Hardcover)

Citizen soldiering has been part of our history since the first years of colonial settlement. From the early militias set up in the 1830s, primarily for internal security, right up to the current day, these everyday men and women have been trained and ready to serve in such arena as the Boer War, the Great War and World War II. The shape and purpose of the volunteer and territorial armies has changed over the years, but is marked throughout by bravery, adventure and initiative. This extensive and authoritative history of the territorial and volunteer forces of New Zealand is packed with over 500 images, detailing the many significant people who have served this country.