Book Reviews

Reviews of the latest military history titles.

Writer reserves options on next 487 Sqn step

David Palmer describes his five-part series in Aviation News NZ as “the first real account” of 487 (NZ) Squadron.

New book documents Aussie fighters in NZ

Australians at War in New Zealand

Arthur Mitchell and Frank Glen share an historical connection. Mitchell’s Australian grandfather, Samuel Mitchell, was awarded a Victoria Cross during the New Zealand War of the 1860s, and Glen has just written a book documenting Australian involvement in this war.

Samuel Mitchell was one of the 2400 Australians who fought in the New Zealand Wars of the 1860s. They represented around 20% of the New Zealand Colonial Forces, as distinct from the British Imperial Forces.

The Red Poppy

The Red Poppy, a fantastic story for young and old

The trenches of World War I are the powerful setting for Kiwi children’s book “The Red Poppy”.

The Haane Manahi Story

Howard Chamberlain Victoria Cross at Takrouna: The Haane Manahi Story.

Remarkable piece of NZ military history.
Book Review: Howard Chamberlain Victoria Cross at Takrouna: The Haane Manahi Story, by Paul Moon. Published by Huia Publishers, RRP: $45.