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unusual facts about New Zealand Army



ABCA Armies

ABCA Armies (formally, the American, British, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand Armies' Program) is a program aimed at optimizing interoperability and standardization of training and equipment between the armies of the United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, plus the United States Marine Corps and the Royal Marines.

Irish National War Memorial Gardens

The Memorial Gardens also commemorate all other Irish men and women who at that time served, fought and died in Irish regiments of the Allied armies, the British, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand, South African and United States armies in support of the Triple Entente's war effort against the Central Powers.

New Zealand Wars

"Kia mate toa" can be translated as "fight unto death" or "be strong in death", and is the motto of the Otago and Southland Regiment of the New Zealand Army.

Papakura North

Papakura North is home to the national headquarters of the New Zealand Special Air Service, a branch of the New Zealand Army.

Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment

In the New Zealand Army, an Infantry Platoon is commanded by a second lieutenant or a lieutenant with a Platoon Sergeant (holding the rank of sergeant), a Platoon Signaller and a medic (where relevant) comprising the Platoon Headquarters.

University of New South Wales Regiment

On 18 November 1977 Queen Elizabeth II granted formal affiliation between UNSWR and the Canterbury, and Nelson-Marlborough and West Coast Regiment, a Territorial Force unit based on the South Island for soldiers serving part-time in the New Zealand Army.

Waikato Mounted Rifles

The Waikato Mounted Rifles is an armoured regiment of the New Zealand Army, part of the Royal New Zealand Armoured Corps.


see also

Arthur Cresswell

During World War II he was a leading member of the New Zealand Army XI, along with players such as Bert Sutcliffe and Verdun Scott.

Wellington West

Wellington West Coast and Taranaki Regiment, a Territorial Force unit of the New Zealand Army

William Burgess

William Sinclair-Burgess (1880–1964), New Zealand Army Major General who served with Australian Forces during World War I