Newell - PACIFIC STAR: 3NZ Division in the South Pacific in World War II

Acknowledgements

In producing this book I have incurred personal debts to many people. I would particularly like to thank the veterans of 3NZ Division and their families who have shared their experiences, some none too pleasant. I also acknowledge the help of Archives NZ and Alexander Turnbull Library, my typist Kirsty Nolan, and Ian Watt of Exisle Publishing for his support and guidance. Above all, I would like to thank my wife Heather Newell and my son Michael for their encouragement.

Appendix

The organisation of 3NZ Division at its height, early 1943, New Caledonia

Reg Newell has had a lifelong interest in military history. After gaining a masters degree through the American Military University, he completed a doctorate at Massey University on New Zealands involvement in the South Pacific in World War Two. Pacific Star is based on his doctoral research. He is passionate about restoring the reputation of 3NZ Division and ensuring its feats are not forgotten. A lawyer for more than 30 years, he lives in Wellington.

Cover photograph:
Troops unload stores from Landing Craft, Infantry at
Red Beach, Tangalan Plantation, The Green Islands,
15 February 1944.

(Archives NZ WAII 7 4 photo album)

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