1 March 1916New Zealand Division FormedAndrew Hamilton Russell
Russell assumes command when the New Zealand Division is formally created in Egypt.
Historical records for New Zealand in 1916, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Russell assumes command when the New Zealand Division is formally created in Egypt.
Chaytor's brigade becomes the New Zealand component of the ANZAC Mounted Division.
Chaytor's mounted riflemen counterattack Ottoman forces during the Battle of Romani.
Leads New Zealand Division in its first major Western Front action during the Somme offensive.
Russell's New Zealand Division enters the Somme offensive near Flers.
Russell's division captures its objectives around the Switch Trench during the Flers-Courcelette attack.
Russell's division leaves the Somme after weeks of costly offensive operations.
Chaytor's brigade attacks Ottoman redoubts during the capture of Magdhaba.
Forms the Labour Party
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