To mark the 70th anniversary of the 28 Māori Battalion's part in the Second World War we provided detailed monthly accounts of their activities derived from the original war diaries. These have never been published before.
The Battalion was based at Arsal in the Syrian foothills throughout May. With the Djedeide fortress in a reasonably advanced state, a period of exercises and manoeuvres commenced.
After their return from Libya to Egypt, the Māori Battalion celebrated New Year’s Eve at Baggush, then returned to Kabrit and almost immediately resumed training.