Encounter - The Ruapehu Affair

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Encounter - The Ruapehu Affair

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On 12 July 1943, 5,239 Kiwi soldiers arrived home after three years fighting in Africa and Crete. They were told they were not required to return after their leave was complete — but this was an error. In 1944, 800 were court-martialled for desertion, in what became known as the 'Ruapehu Affair', a story of state secrets and rebellion which played out in military camps and courts. Featured are interviews with ex-soldiers about the sense of injustice that spurred their actions. Sir Alister McI...

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1976

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https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/the-ruapehu-affair-1976

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