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War has played a defining role in shaping our nation since we first sent troops overseas to South Africa in 1899.

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More than 18,000 died as a result of the war and over 40,000 more were wounded.

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Many of them young men had never left home before.

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Just over 100,000 New Zealanders served overseas in the First World War.

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The main body of NZEF left New Zealand on 16th October 1914.

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Reinforcement drafts left New Zealand at regular intervals throughout the war.

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New Zealanders war time strategy was to sustain the NZEF.

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The Germans Had established a wireless station at Apia Samoa.

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Food that the soldiers eat at war

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New Zealand soldiers storys

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War memorials

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Where were the big battles involving NZers fought?

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How many died?

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Medals awarded

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Population in NZ during WW1