NZ Forces in Asia 1948-72 - NCEA Level 1 history activities

International relations: New Zealand's search for security 1945–85 

Case study: New Zealand forces in Asia after the Second World War

Related links on NZHistory.net.nz

• New Zealand Forces in Asia 1948–72
• War on the wharves – the 1951 waterfront dispute

Topics include:

• the Cold War and New Zealand's involvement
• New Zealand's participation in the Korean War
• New Zealand's involvement in the Malayan Emergency and confrontation in Borneo 
• New Zealand and the Vietnam War.

This case study examines why and how New Zealand became increasingly involved in Asia after the Second World War. With particular emphasis on military involvement in Korea, Malaysia and Vietnam, this case study will provide teachers and students with a context in which to prepare for:

• Achievement standard 1.5: This feature describes the causes and course of New Zealand's involvement in Asia as well as the consequences of this involvement.
• Achievement standard 1.6: New Zealand's involvement in the Cold War and focus on Asia had a significant impact on the shaping of the identity of New Zealanders.
• Achievement standard 1.3: There are numerous excellent historical sources relating to these developments that can be used as practice for final assessment.

A range of activities to support this study can be found in the navigation to the immediate right.