Documents Relating to New Zealand's Participation in the Second World War 1939–45: Volume II

171 — The Commander-in-Chief, Middle East, to the Chief of the General Staff (Wellington)

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The Commander-in-Chief, Middle East, to the Chief of the General Staff (Wellington)

6 November 1942

In the Eighth Army's victory in the Western Desert, the 2nd New Zealand Division under General Freyberg has played a part worthy of its splendid history. Its fighting spirit and achievements during the decisive battles of the last two weeks have been magnificent.

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Title: Documents Relating to New Zealand’s Participation in the Second World War 1939―45: Volume II

Publication details: Historical Publications Branch, 1951, Wellington

Part of: The Official History of New Zealand in the Second World War 1939–1945

This text is the subject of: ‘Something of Them Is Here Recorded’: Official History in New Zealand

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