The Ruapehu Affair
In 1943, the first echelon of New Zealand troops - all volunteers - returned to New Zealand on three months' leave. They were given to understand that their days on the front line were over. Fifty percent of the returned servicemen were declared unfit to resume their duties. The Prime Minister was caught in a dilemma; the soldiers were ordered to return to active duty. This documentary is the story of the returned soldiers and their revolt against authority.
Primary Title
- The Ruapehu Affair
Date Broadcast
- Monday 25 April 1988
Start Time
- 17 : 40
Finish Time
- 18 : 30
Duration
- 50:00
Channel
- TV One
Broadcaster
- Television New Zealand
Owning Organisation
- Broadcasting Corporation of New Zealand
Programme Description
- In 1943, the first echelon of New Zealand troops - all volunteers - returned to New Zealand on three months' leave. They were given to understand that their days on the front line were over. Fifty percent of the returned servicemen were declared unfit to resume their duties. The Prime Minister was caught in a dilemma; the soldiers were ordered to return to active duty. This documentary is the story of the returned soldiers and their revolt against authority.
Classification
- Not Classified
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Notes
- Revised version of the programme which originally screened in 1976.
Genres
- Documentary