On 12 June 1942 the first contingent of the US Marine Corps arrived in New Zealand. This heralded the start of a massive influx of American soldiers into New Zealand during the later stages of World War Two, as part of a counter offensive against Japan.
As nzhistory.net.nz notes, "this American 'invasion' led to a considerable clash of cultures... for both visitor and host it was an intriguing experience with much of the quality of a Hollywood fantasy. The American soldier found himself 'deep in the heart of the South Seas' -- a land of tree-ferns and semi-tropical 'jungle' -- in the words of his army-issue pocket guide."
This film, 'Diary of a Leatherneck', depicts the arrival of one of the earliest contingents at Aotea Quay, Wellington, and their journey to the camp at Paekakariki. Based on the 'diary' of Private Bob Hatch, it records the US troops' first impressions of the country and people during their first day in New Zealand. It was produced by the National Film Unit, whose wartime function was to communicate information about the war effort throughout New Zealand. The film would have been screened in cinemas throughout New Zealand at the time, the equivalent of watching the evening news today.
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Approximately 100,000 US soldiers were stationed in New Zealand from 1942 - 1944, which was often referred to as the 'Friendly Invasion'. The presence of such a large group of foreign soldiers had a significant social impact on New Zealanders, as the US troops brought with them their own style of culture, leisure and politics.
This newsreel was produced by the National Film Unit, whose wartime function was to communicate information about the war effort throughout New Zealand. The film would have been screened in cinemas throughout New Zealand at the time, the equivalent of watching the evening news today.
More information on the impact of the US Marines in New Zealand during World War Two can be found at http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/war/us-fo...
Archives reference: ARNZ 18828 / RV 435
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