The Way Of The Maori Soldier

[saiga]

Major H.G Dyer's account of the attack in the Mavroneri Gorge, Olympus Pass, Greece, 16 April 1941 http://www.28maoribattalion.org.nz/...oneri-gorge-olympus-pass-greece-16-april-1941

 

[Bombardier]

Then out of the bushes on my left hand, his rifle slung over one shoulder, strolled Tainui, grinning broadly. "16 Platoon seems to be having a tough time, Sir." He said. "I'll go down and give them a hand?" Down into the midst of that hell's broth he went, and, with others, drove the enemy out.

Bonnie lad! Who but a Highlander or a Maori goes so gladly to the fight?'

A brilliant tale of courage and sacrifice