The songs and haka of Te Hokowhitu-a-Tū (28th Māori Battalion)

Māori Battalion performing a haka, World War II.

This image was possibly taken at circa 24 June 1941, at Helwan, Egypt, during a performance for the King of Greece.

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Māori Battalion performing a haka in Maadi, Egypt, World War II.

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Māori Battalion performing a haka for the King of Greece in Helwan, Egypt, World War 2, circa 24 June 1941.

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Sergeant Amohau 28 Māori Battalion, training in Egypt in 1941.

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Māori Battalion near Rimini, Italy, 22 September, 1944. From left W Kaipuke (Gisborne), G Rata (King Country), E Haumate (Bay of Plenty), and M Honana (Cape Runaway).

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Māori Battalion moving into line in the Faenza sector, Italy, World War II, 16 December 1944. Includes Jack Love (foreground, right), Hapurona Rangi (walking behind Love), and Ned Nathan (beside Love, on his left).

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Māori Battalion waiting on a quay at Alexandria, Egypt, to board transport for Italy, circa 23 October 1943.

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Padre Wi Te Tau Huata, Māori Battalion in song, Alexandria, Egypt, World War II, 23rd of October 1943.

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