It’s the war which claimed more New Zealand lives than any other. It’s also the event that’s often claimed as the ‘foundational moment” where we “became a nation”. But is that really true? In this episode we take a deep dive into the First World War, why we fought, what it cost us, and its long-term effects on kiwi identity.
Series Classification: G (General Programmes)
Made possible by the RNZ/NZ on Air Innovation Fund