The Cambridge History of the British Empire, Volume 7, Issue 2John Holland Rose, Arthur Percival Newton, Ernest Alfred Benians, Henry Dodwell The University Press, 1929 - Great Britain |
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Page 129
When he had thus dealt with the troubles in the north , Grey had almost at once to hasten to Wellington , about 500 miles to the south , taking some 500 troops to deal with the natives who were still harassing the settlers on disputed ...
When he had thus dealt with the troubles in the north , Grey had almost at once to hasten to Wellington , about 500 miles to the south , taking some 500 troops to deal with the natives who were still harassing the settlers on disputed ...
Page 136
Already , in this first war , ill - feeling developed between the imperial troops and the local volunteers and militia . The latter , who naturally showed some talent for guerilla warfare , were impatient of the regulars ' slowness ...
Already , in this first war , ill - feeling developed between the imperial troops and the local volunteers and militia . The latter , who naturally showed some talent for guerilla warfare , were impatient of the regulars ' slowness ...
Page 137
1 THE SECOND TARANAKI AND WAIKATO WARS 137 Browne had been told by the Home Government that the British troops had been sent for emergency purposes and not as a permanent garrison . This latter , it was said , the colony should itself ...
1 THE SECOND TARANAKI AND WAIKATO WARS 137 Browne had been told by the Home Government that the British troops had been sent for emergency purposes and not as a permanent garrison . This latter , it was said , the colony should itself ...
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Geographical Divisions | 5 |
Social Organisation | 11 |
The Early Settlements | 17 |
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