Between 1946 and 1948, more than 12,000 New Zealanders served in J Force. This presentation discusses why New Zealanders were involved in the occupation of Japan, who the J Force personnel were, and what experiences they had during their deployment.
Presented by Dr David Littlewood, Senior Lecturer in History, Massey University.
Co- hosted by RNZE CT/ECMC and Palmerston North City Library.
Donations to the RNZE Charitable Trust would be appreciated.
Image: NZ Army Photographer. (1946 to 1948). New Zealand soldiers on the island of Mi-shima, Japan, [Photograph]. Ref: J-0267-F /records/22778660, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand
