Victory at Point 209

Description:

Tells the story of Moananui-a-Kiwa Ngārimu, the first Māori soldier to be awarded the Victoria Cross, describing the battle on the 26 & 27th of March 1943 in which he fought heroically, but was killed. Suggested level: secondary.

subjects: Comic books, strips,  Juvenile literature,  Cartoons and comics,  World War, 1939-1945,  Campaigns,  Pakanga,  Taua,  Kōrero taumata,  Pakiwaituhi,  Reo-ā-iwi,  Reo ā-iwi

People: Te Moananui-a-Kiwa Ngārimu (1919-1943)

Places: Tunisia,  New Zealand