New Zealand's American War Brides of World War II

New Zealand's American War Brides of World War II

Angela Wanhalla discusses the social impacts of American wartime occupation in New Zealand and the fate of the war brides.

By Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House

Date and time

Sunday, June 9 · 2 - 3pm NZST

Location

Kate Sheppard House

83 Clyde Road Christchurch, Canterbury 8041 New Zealand

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About this event

  • 1 hour

Between 1942 and 1945, over two million Allied troops occupied the southern Pacific theatre, the majority Americans in service with the Marines, Army, Navy and Air Force. These men left a lasting impact on the lives of local peoples, especially for the 1400 women from New Zealand who married American servicemen. This talk discusses the social impacts of the American wartime occupation of New Zealand and uncovers the fate of the war brides after they departed Pacific shores.

Angela Wanhalla (Kāi Tahu) is a professor in the History Programme, University of Otago. In this presentation she will discuss the findings from her most recent book, Of Love and Marriage: Pacific Brides of World War II (Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press, 2023).

Bookings essential

Doors open 15 minutes prior


Images:

Angela Wahhalla, coutesy of New Zealand Portrait Gallery.

Detail from cover - Of Love and Marriage: Pacific Brides of World War II (Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press, 2023).

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