New Zealand is Ready

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New Zealand is Ready

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"New Zealand is ready" is the message in this early propaganda film made by the National Film Unit. It follows Japan's entry into World War II in December 1941. Until then the war had been a largely remote experience for many New Zealanders. Now our own soil was threatened. Using robust language and delivery, along with pictures of New Zealand defence forces in live-fire exercises, the film seeks to reassure while warning against overconfidence. New Zealand's remoteness is presented as a plus...

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Video

Date created

1941

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https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/new-zealand-is-ready-1941

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mounted troops / barbed wire / home guard / national military reserve / 25 pounder / mortar / bren carrier / tanks / manufacuring / munitions / anti-aircraft batteries / mines / mine sweeper / light bombers / coastal shipping / air force / coastal batteries / world war ii / world war two / ww2 / wwii / coastal defence

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