Those Who Have the Courage
The History of the Royal New Zealand Armoured Corps and predecessor forces
Matthew Wright
Across more than 160 years, the Royal New Zealand Armoured Corps and its predecessor forces have served and reflected our evolving nation.
This richly illustrated work, painstakingly compiled by historian Matthew Wright, captures the drama of this key part of our armed forces.
The book goes on sale on 3 April at good booksellers nationwide.
Opening with New Zealand’s turbulent colonial era and its volunteer cavalry, the book progresses through to the Boer War, the professionalisation of the services on the eve of the First World War, and the mounted experience in Gallipoli and Palestine.
Wright goes on to examine the way New Zealand developed its use of armour during the Second World War, and the battles fought by the new armoured forces in North Africa, Italy and the Pacific.
That leads to an examination of the people and fortunes of the Royal New Zealand Armoured Corps itself from 1947, in what has been a roller-coaster ride through the shifting sands of politics and economic constraint, including operations in Bosnia, East Timor and Afghanistan.
Plentiful photographs and detailed maps distinguish this handsome hardback, along with extended appendices.
As Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro writes in the foreword: ‘Those Who Have the Courage will be a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in the military and social history of New Zealand’.
The author
Matthew Wright is the prolific author of over 60 books on a wide range of topics for all ages, principally on New Zealand history. A respected historian, he is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. His other works with Oratia are Freyberg, The New Zealand Wars and The New Zealand Experience at Gallipoli and the Western Front. Matthew lives in Wellington (see matthewwright.net).
Publication: 3 April 2024 | ISBN: 978-1-99-004255-3 | RRP $95.00
Jacketed hardback, 280 x 200 mm portrait, 648 pages, colour and b&w
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