(Branch of NZAHAA Incorporated) THE PLAINSMAN (Newsletter of the New Zealand Antique Arms Association Canterbury Incorporated)

President: [email protected] Treasurer: [email protected] or [email protected] Association Rep: [email protected] Association Meetings: last Thursday of each Month Parade Room, Riccarton Park Race Course 7.30pm (Except December, no meeting) PO Box 694, Rangiora 7440 web site: www.antiquearms.co.nz

Coming events: May 31st – Visit History Centre at Burnham, LoTM MNO June 9th – SSANZ Guns Show, Whangarei 28th – LoTM PQR – Guest Speaker John F short talk about Dresden, Dave T short report “Wot I dun on me ‘oliday” July – 21st MAMS - 26th Quiz Night, LoTM STU Aug – TBA, LoTM VWX Sep – 15th Branch Auction, Displays and Sales Tables. Frank to do adverts for E-gazette and Gazette. To attract some members to submit their high-class items, advertising will be at a higher standard than usual. Friday night set up (late). Details TBA. Winning display gets annual subs paid. The dates at Riccarton Raceway are subject to confirmation. Alternate dates in September to be considered by Committee if necessary. - 27th AGM and presentation of finances followed by monthly meeting Guest Speaker TBA, LotM YZA Guest Speakers are subject to change, come to meetings to get confirmation.

Please note the following instructions regarding the May meeting:

Burnham Historical Centre: Frank advised that we had permission to enter the Burnham Military Camp and the Historical Centre, however there are some rules we have to follow: a. Everyone MUST have photo identification. b. Everyone to meet outside the main gate on Aylesbury Road at 7:30pm. Do not park directly in front of the gate. c. At 7:45, we will then move enmass in our vehicles to the History Centre. PLEASE NOTE anyone arriving after this time will NOT be allowed to enter Burnham Military Camp. d. The meeting will follow the usual monthly format. After the meeting there will be a talk about the Centre and a guided tour. e. There will still be LotM, HOWEVER please do NOT bring weapons or ammo to the meeting. f. After the meeting, we are to leave in one group, should you have to leave early then speak to Frank.

HELP! I would be grateful if the following could correct their email address. If YOU know any of these people please tell them about their email address needing to be updated, they haven’t received a newsletter and goodness knows what else, for four months:

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We started with 23 members on this list. However, thanks to Kat, some members emails have been updated. When you pay your subs, please update your contact details, I would be grateful if you could let me know as well, thanks. My contact is: [email protected]

Meetings:

New Zealand Antique Arms Association Canterbury Incorporated (Branch of NZAHAA) Monthly Meeting 26 April 2018 Riccarton Park

Opened: 8pm with Graeme B reading the Ode, Last Post was played, a minutes silence was observed followed by Reveille being played. Present: 50 Apologies: John A, John F, John H, Robbie T, Alex B, Malcolm B, Guy B, Wayne A, Paul W. Visitors: Hugh W, Liam B, Phil L, Hamish H, Mike B (4th visit), John N, William S, Scott B Previous Minutes: Taken as read. Matters Arising: Website – At last month’s committee meeting it was decided to get the branch website running again. An informal meeting was held with branch member Mike B, Mike has agreed to get the site set up with others being responsible for updating the site, with newsletters, photos, auction and contact details etc., after discussion it was Proposed Rod W, that we proceed with the move forward to with the website set up by Mike B, Seconded Wayne G Carried. Treasurers Report: Bank Account Balances as at 26 Apr 2018: Non-profit account – $ 6750.46 Simple Saver - $ 6769.77 Unusual Expenditure: Nil Subs Owing 2018: National: $ 1760.00 Canterbury: $ 1975 Subs Owing 2017: National: $ 2675.00 Canterbury: $ 3306.00 Money to be banked: Subs: $1070.00 Raffle: $ 17.00 Kat advised the meeting that she would be available to help sort out any problems that members may have, also her contact details are at the top of the newsletter. Branch Reports: Library: NTR Branch Rep: spoke about the recent AGM in Invercargill, range use was considered, it is hoped that Canterbury Br will participate in next year’s Postal Shoot. The auction was well attended, prices realised seemed to be high. Shooting: ANZAC Shoot this weekend, dress accordingly, also BP Breechloading Rosebowl, also there is a new trophy to competed for, thanks to Rod W and Hugh B. Coming Events: Military Day on weekend 28-29 Apr at the Ryman, Charles Upham Retirement Village, Rangiora. MAMS will be held in July, those wishing to book a sales table, put on a display etc., please contact David H or Graeme B. General Business: NIL Meeting closed: 8:35pm

The MOA then commenced, with some 90 items for auction, thanks to the vendors and spirited bidding by members. ~o0o~ New Zealand Antique Arms Association Canterbury Incorporated (Branch of NZAHAA) Committee Meeting 9 May 2018 Papanui RSA

Open: 7:06pm Present: Rod W, Dave T, Murray R, Adam C, David H, Mike H, Wayne W, Glenn M, Kat E, Graeme B, Frank McK, Anders G. Apologies: Paul D, John A. AGENDA 1. Web page, moving forward. Mike B is putting stuff together to get the website sorted over the next couple of weeks. It is hoped that this will be sorted in time to get the details on about the September Auction. 2. Membership process and fees going forward and how we deal with the outstanding fees 2017/18 Notice to go into the next Newsletter advising members that they will have until June to clear their outstanding subs. Also put a blank invoice in the next newsletter for members to complete. 3. Our Auction in Sept: Team to action the Who/How/when; Frank has volunteered to be the co-ordinator of this auction, with him will be Mike and Graeme. Mike to do the photography and all will write up the item descriptions. Commission who pays and how much? There will be a 10% commission charged to the purchaser up to $1000, to a maximum of $100. 4. New members: Five new members application were approved Scott Barber, Hugh Wallace, Heath Hawkin, Wayne Grigg, Brendon Whittlestone. 5. Future meetings Guest Speakers etc? Burnham Historical Centre: Frank advised that we had permission to enter the Burnham Military Camp and the Historical Centre, however there are some rules we have to follow: a. Everyone MUST have photo identification. b. Everyone to meet outside the main gate on Aylesbury Road at 7:30pm. Do not park directly in front of the gate. c. At 7:45, we will then move en mass in our vehicles to the History Centre. PLEASE NOTE anyone arriving after this time will NOT be allowed to enter Burnham Military Camp. d. The meeting will follow the usual monthly format. After the meeting there will be a talk about the Centre and a guided tour. e. There will still be LotM, HOWEVER please do NOT bring weapons or ammo to the meeting. f. After the meeting, we are to leave in one group, should you have to leave early then speak to Frank. 6. Plus any additional items from floor: a. It was decided to invest $5000 in a Term Investment (better interest rate.) b. It was decided that the branch should enter the NZAHAA Postal Shoot. 1. Rod to speak with the regular shooters 2. Kat to get the targets. 3. Graeme to obtain a copy of the revised rules. Closure: 8:45pm

Presidents Pen

By now a few of you would have enjoyed an early morning shoot at our feathered friends the ducks I wish you well in your endeavours and stay safe out there. It was good to see some new faces last month at the auction and some fierce bidding and haggling was observered over those precious items. The members who required name badges have been forwarded for production and soon you will be called by your name and not …. digger or short arse etc. As Kat the Secretary mentioned the other night please if you have any membership issues regarding payment of fees or not receiving material please do not hesitate to give her a call or email, Kat is only too willing to help out to insure everyone is receiving what they require.

I look forward to catching up at the end of the month

Once again keep your powder dry

Rod Wilcock President

I would be grateful of some assistance, are there any uniform, medal or badge collectors, or whatever who would be prepared to write an article to go in the space “Editorial” thanks – Ed

Editorial

1918: Spring Offensive and Advance to Victory

In 1918, a series of major German and Allied offensives broke the stalemate of trench warfare on the Western Front, resulting in the near-collapse of the German Army and the end of the fighting before the end of the year.

Key dates - 1918 21 March: Germans launch spring offensive 24 March: NZ Division move from Ypres to Somme to fill gap in British line 7-29 April: NZ units involved in the Battle of the

New Zealand machine gunners near Colincamps, June Lys 1918 (ATL, 1/2-013259-G) 29 August: NZ Division enters Bapaume 29 September-1 October: NZers help break through Hindenburg Line 4 November: NZ troops capture Le Quesnoy 11 November: Armistice signed with Germany 20 December: NZ Division begins occupation duties in Cologne

New Zealand units played their part in the Allies’ final push for victory, helping to breach the main German defence system – the Hindenburg Line – and capturing the walled town of Le Quesnoy during the last weeks of the war.

At the beginning of 1918, events had seemed to be turning the war in Germany’s favour. The collapse of Russia’s resistance during 1917 and the Russian decision, following the Bolshevik revolution in November, to seek an armistice dramatically altered the strategic situation. The Germans were able to transfer nearly 50 divisions to the Western Front. With its forces greatly bolstered by this influx, the German high command launched a massive offensive with the goal of ending the war before the full might of the United States (which had entered the war in April 1917) could be brought to bear against Germany.

German spring offensive The , which began on 21 March 1918, created the biggest crisis of the war for the Allies. General Erich Ludendorff was the driving force in the preparation of this onslaught, despite his position subordinate to the nominal commander, Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg. Essentially an opportunist, Ludendorff envisaged breaking through the Allied lines in the Somme area, after which he would determine the next move in light of the new situation created. But his general intention was to swing north and roll up the British front. As would become apparent, such an approach was self-

German 1918 spring offensives map (Geographx) defeating because maintaining momentum depended upon logistic support of the advancing forces, which could only be ensured by careful preparations in advance.

In Operation Michael, 60 German divisions from three armies would attack along an 80-km front between St Quentin and Arras. The British lines would be subject to a hurricane bombardment by a huge mass of guns brought up in secret. Then specially trained storm troops would advance, aiming to penetrate the battered defences. These troops, drawn from various units, formed assault divisions, leaving the rest as less capable ‘trench’ divisions, which would follow up.

When the assault began on 21 March, the Third Army’s resolute defence blunted the thrust at Arras. But further south, against the weaker British Fifth Army, the Germans succeeded in dislocating the British front. The Fifth Army fell back in some disarray, although without collapsing, Change of name forcing withdrawals further north. In January 1918, II Anzac Corps was renamed XXII Corps to The German breakthrough had two important effects. First, Ludendorff reflect the changed composition was drawn away from his main thrust to the sector of what had been a of the force. With the creation of supporting army. He hoped to split the British and French, but his troops the Australian Corps, the only were driving into an ‘Anzac’ division left in II Anzac area that had no targets Corps was the New Zealand of vital significance to Division. As all the other the Allies. Amiens, a divisions were British, it made vital communications sense to redesignate it as a British Corps. The hub for the British only remained in XXII Corps until effort, did not at first the end of March, when it went attract Ludendorff’s south to the Somme. Despite the attention. absence of Australian and New Zealand infantry divisions, Anzac Second, the crisis mounted and cyclist units galvanised the Allies to continued to operate in XXII New Zealand troops in the front line near La Signy better coordinate their Corps until the end of the war. Farm, April 1918 (ATL, 1/2-013092-G) effort. They agreed to give the French General Ferdinand Foch overall command. The American authorities also placed several of their divisions under temporary British and French command, and two French armies moved forward to help defend the Somme.

New Zealand involvement The New Zealand Division, recovering in northern France after a difficult winter in the Ypres Salient, was among forces rushed south to the Somme. It began moving by train on 24 March. Attached to General Sir Julian Byng’s Third Army, the New Zealanders became part of Sir George Harper’s IV Corps, with which they would serve for the rest of the war. Sent forward to Hédauville in the Ancre Valley to fill an apparent 7-km gap between Hamel and Hébuterne, they moved into position just as the Germans mounted a new drive towards Doullens.

Operating in part of the Somme battlefield of 1916, the New Zealanders, with considerable British help, managed to stabilise the front in this sector. On 26 March two composite brigades pushed forward until they clashed with the advancing enemy formations between Auchonvillers and Hamel; next morning another composite brigade moved into position between Colincamps and Hébuterne. During the 27th, they repelled a series of German attacks. By this time, Operation Michael, now into its seventh day, was running out of steam as German losses mounted. Their artillery struggled to keep pace with the advancing infantry, and discipline suffered as troops looted British supply depots.

Len Coley [Collins], a private in 2nd Battalion, Wellington Regiment, left a description of the fighting on 27 March:

As dawn broke ... we passed through and halted just outside the village of Colincamps. We were warned that Fritz was in the vicinity. Our scouts headed out to have a look. The rest of us prepared for a short stop while our officers palavered on the situation. The stop was too short. The scouts were back quickly. The Germans were marching along the road, half a mile away, towards us.

The skipper gave us orders to stand by. He then spoke those words that make any soldier face hell 10 times over and never think of saying die.

‘Well, boys, it’s up to us. There’s no one behind us for miles – but there soon will be.’

We all knew this was bluff as other troops were days away, but the skipper continued.

‘I want this crowd stopped here, right here, and knowing you, I have faith in you. Now go to it.’ No more orders were necessary. We all knew what was required. Like clockwork, we fell into extended battle order. We waited just inside the cover of the trees for that word which would take us back into action. Our platoon officer lay beside me. I knew what that meant. I could now see the Germans, less than 300 yards away. They were coming towards us in great style and pace.

The officer said in my ear, ‘Sonny, you can start the ball. Fire.’ Gavin McLean, Ian McGibbon and Kynan Gentry (eds), The Penguin book of New Zealanders at war, Penguin, 2009, p. 209

Even as the New Zealanders entered the line, Ludendorff was preparing a mighty blow (Operation Mars) 20 km to the north, at Arras. This attempt to force the issue on 28 March — described by one historian as the single most important day of the campaign — was defeated. Ludendorff’s attention then turned to a new offensive (Operation Georgette) being planned for the Armentières sector. But he allowed operations against Amiens, now belatedly regarded as a key objective, to continue for a few more days. British and Australian troops repelled an attack on 4 April. Next day, a further blow was struck in the Colincamps sector. This would be the only time that the New Zealand Division faced a major set-piece attack. Although the Germans drove the New Zealanders out of La Signy Farm, the assault was easily brought to a halt. The New Zealanders congratulated themselves on saving Amiens, though the objective of the enemy troops facing them had in fact been Doullens, with the aim of getting behind Arras. The New Zealand Division’s 10-day effort had cost some 2400 casualties, including more than 500 dead.

Further information Originally written and produced by Gareth Phipps, this article was revised by Ian McGibbon in 2017.

Links Western Front, 1918 (Te Ara) Road to Le Quesnoy (Nga Tapuwae)

Books J. Crawford and I. McGibbon (eds), New Zealand's Great War: New Zealand, the Allies and the First World War, Exisle Publishing, Auckland, 2007 D. Fenton, New Zealand and the First World War, Penguin, Auckland, 2013 G. Harper, Dark Journey: three key New Zealand battles of the Western Front, HarperCollins, Auckland, 2007 I. McGibbon, New Zealand’s Western Front campaign, Bateman, Auckland, 2016 I. McGibbon (ed.), The Oxford companion to New Zealand military history, Oxford University Press, Auckland, 2000 I. McGibbon, The Western Front: a guide to New Zealand battlefields and memorials, Penguin Books, Auckland, 2015 H. Stewart, New Zealand Division, 1916–1919: a popular history based on official records, Whitcombe & Tombs, Wellington, 1921

(Citing of the site: '1918: spring offensive and advance to victory', URL: https://nzhistory.govt.nz/war/western-front-1918, (Ministry for Culture and Heritage), updated 21-Jun-2017)

Dave T Editor (03) 323 6624

Just a Joke

A woman came home to find her husband waving a rolled up newspaper around his head. “What are you doing dear?” his wife asked. “Swatting flies — I got three males and two females,” he said, while watching the flies carefully. Puzzled, the wife said, “How on earth do you know which gender they were?” With a smile, he said, “Easy, three were on the beer and the other two were on the phone.”

Canterbury Mounted Rifles Regiment: May 1918 1st – Second Raid on Amman: The CMR again operates outside the Ghoraniyeh bridgehead in support of the 180th Infantry Brigade. 2nd – Second Raid on Amman: The CMR moves north to the Umm esh Shert track to help the 4th Australian Light Horse Brigade hold open this route to Es Salt. 5th – The CMR withdraws across the Jordan River and bivouacs at Kh Kakun. 16th – The CMR and the rest of the NZMR move to a new bivouac near Talaat ed Dumm, 300m above sea level. Major Acton-Adams assumes command of the regiment. 18th – The CMR receives 18 reinforcements. 24th – Trooper G.W.H. Smith is killed by a kick from a horse. 27th – The 8th (South Canterbury) Squadron moves to the Desert Corps School of Instruction at Richon le Zion for a tour of duty. 29th – The NZMR leaves at 7.30 p.m. for Bethlehem. 30th – The CMR arrives at its new bivouac at Beit Fajjar, 8 km south of Bethlehem, around 6 a.m. 31st – The CMR receives 12 reinforcements. (Thanks Graeme)

WW1 Major General Sir Andrew Hamilton Russell at the New Zealand Divisional Headquarters, Bus-les-Artois, France, on 21 May 1918.

Not as well-known these days when compared to other New Zealanders in WWI such as Cyril Bassett VC or Colonel William Malone, Major General Russell nevertheless had far more influence and effect upon New Zealand's contribution to the war effort than maybe any other individual due to his drive, leadership, tactical nous and organisational ability.

Born in 1868 in Napier, New Zealand, Andrew Russell was raised both in New Zealand and England and prior to WWI served in the before returning to New Zealand to carry on the family's farming while being active in the New Zealand Volunteer Force (later known as the Territorial Force). At the outbreak of WWI Russell was offered command of New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade of the NZEF (New Zealand Expeditionary Force) which he accepted along with the promotion to the rank of Brigadier General.

After the NZMR was eventually committed to the Gallipoli campaign (to fight as regular infantry as the terrain was unsuitable for horses) it was Russell who delivered two of the few real successes enjoyed by the allied forces in a campaign blighted by failures and setbacks; namely the quick and efficient capture of the key features of the approaches to the Sari Bair range at the beginning of the August 1915 offensives, and then during the successful evacuation of the Anzac beachhead in December of that year.

When, in , the New Zealand Infantry Brigade was expanded to a full Division and sent to the Western Front Russell was given command of the Division and was to stay in that role until the end of the war despite being offered command of a British Corp by Field Marshal Haig (the only commander to receive such an offer). Like other successful divisional commanders Russell was known for the hard discipline and hard training he imposed on all under his command coupled with the utmost attention paid to their welfare, whether it be their leave, health, food, lodgings or equipment. And unlike some other divisional commanders Russell was no 'Dugout King', he spent plenty of time in the front lines. For example, while in the Messines sector on 8 June 1917 a shell burst over his party, killing Brigadier General Brown (commander 1 NZ Brigade) and wounding Russell's ADC (aide-de-camp). Two days later Russell was hit by a sniper, the round passing right through his helmet and parting his hairline.

After the war Russell returned to civilian life although he wasn't formally retired from the army until 1932. At the outbreak of WW2 he put his uniform back on and served as the Inspector General of New Zealand Military Forces before retiring in July 1941. Russell passed away on 29 November 1960 aged 92.

Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Hamilton_Russell From: Colourised Wartime. Colourist: Harry Burgess Photographer: Henry Armytage Sanders Original image: Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/22701970

Two soldiers of the Canterbury Battalion, New Zealand Brigade, in a trench at Gallipoli, May 1915

New Zealand soldier fusing jam tin bombs, Gallipoli, Turkey

A relaxed group of young Māori soldiers prepares to leave New Zealand about 1916, as part of the Pioneer Battalion. Other Māori had earlier served in the Gallipoli Campaign as a Native Contingent. This was later reformed into a Pioneer Battalion which dug trenches and made roads on the Western Front. In 1917 the battalion became an all-Māori unit.

WW2

Sepoy Kamal Ram VC

Sepoy Kamal Ram VC (17 December 1924 – 1 July 1982) was an Indian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was the second-youngest Indian recipient of the award.

Sepoy Kamal Ram was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery in Italy on 12th May 1944. On that day, his Company had successfully crossed the River Gari but their advance was held up by heavy fire from German machine-gun posts. In response to his Company Commander’s request for a volunteer to silence a specific machine-

- (Thanks Doug Banks from Colourised Wartime)

Shoot Results:

Anzac Shoot 29/4/18 It was a miserable day for our first Anzac Shoot, however we had a dozen hardy souls turn up to get into the swing of things by dressing up and having a good time. When all the noise and cordite smoke finished the it was a closerun thing for the trophy which Rod and Hughie had made and did a great job.

1st - Graeme B 2nd - Rod W 3rd - Big Len Thanks for everybody who turned up and joined in.

Also, the Rosebowl Cup was shot in the afternoon for the black powder breech loading shotgun, and this was once again taken home by Stu B who seems to have a permanent place for it at home! Well done Stu.

Next shoot is on 3 June 2 cups will also be shot for as well as our normal shoot. (Open Black Powder Rifle) (Open Black Powder Breech Loading Rifle)

Let’s not say anything about Dad’s Army – Ed

Shooters are reminded that it is compulsory to wear EAR PROTECTION and SAFETY GLASSES while shooting at the NZ Hand Loaders Range. This requirement is part of the Police approved Hand Loaders Standing Orders. Members of NZAAAC Inc. must comply with all the NZHA standing orders. Shooters are also reminded that if they shoot, they are to pay their range fee before leaving the range.

Any and all, articles attached to this newsletter are copied from both foreign and local shooting and firearms magazines and are for interest purposes only and should not be used as authority for action, or override common sense and/or established practices.

Views expressed in this newsletter are those of the editorial staff and therefore may or may not reflect those of the Canterbury Branch or its Chairman or the Committee.

Thanks to Gary Hayes and his staff at FocusPrint, Waterman Place, Ferrymead, for publishing and distributing this Newsletter.

April MOA Just some of the items which members brought along with the intention of them changing hands. The golfer statue could have been repainted with a shotgun mounted where the golf club was. Thanks to all those who brought stuff along.

Thanks to Graeme for being the auctioneer. Thanks to Kat for her assistance. The following items were also there, but for display purposes only:

Sorry no prizes for guessing who this man is. Kind of suits him though.

Overdue Subscriptions: Every year the branch carries a large number of members who do not pay their annual subscriptions or pay them late. These members are receiving the benefits but not paying for them. Members are advised that they will have until June 2018 to clear their outstanding subs. After June those members who are still non-financial will be removed as a member. Should those members, who at a later date, wish to re-join they will have to go through the normal application process. There is a blank invoice attached for members to complete. Please insert your in the appropriate places. Do not worry if you don’t know your membership number, the Treasurer will sort that out.

NZ Artillery on the Somme On the 25th October 1916 the New Zealand Artillery brigades were withdrawn from the Somme Offensive, three weeks after the New Zealand Division’s infantry. The gunners had remained in the line and for another three weeks they toiled over their pieces, often under bombardment with little cover. It was a miserable time for the gunners, who were often soaked, cold and hungry. There was relief, therefore, when they too were pulled out. By this time more than 500 of them had become casualties. In all, the gunners had fired over half a million shells at the Germans.

The boom of more than a thousand guns had heralded the beginning of the new big push on the Somme back on 15 September, and amidst this awesome array of firepower were four brigades of the New Zealand divisional artillery. Deployed just three days before, these field gunners had the task of helping the infantry cross the battlefield and protecting them once they reached their objectives. Two brigades supported the New Zealand Infantry, while the other two supported British Infantry to their right.

In the preceding days, the New Zealand gunners had concentrated on preparing gun positions for the advance. Barbed-wire entanglements protecting enemy trenches had been targeted, while the longer-range howitzers blasted trenches, lines of communication, machine-gun nests, observation posts and other strongpoints.

Read more about the New Zealand Artillery on the Somme here: http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/…/bat…/nz-artillery-on- the-somme

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