New Zealand Brigade Attacks Rafa
Chaytor's brigade attacks the Rafa defences as mounted forces close the encirclement.
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1917 in New Zealand
Explore 11 historical events and records for New Zealand in 1917.
Historical records for New Zealand in 1917
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January
March
New Zealanders Enter Gaza Outskirts
Chaytor's mounted riflemen reach the outskirts of Gaza during the First Battle of Gaza.
June
Messines Village Captured
Russell's New Zealand Division captures Messines village and its assigned ridge objectives.
August
ANZAC Mounted Division Command Assumed
Chaytor succeeds Chauvel as commander of the ANZAC Mounted Division.
October
Battle of Broodseinde
New Zealand troops fight on the Ypres ridges.
Fourth New Zealand Brigade Attacks Gravenstafel
Hart's 4th New Zealand Brigade attacks successfully during the capture of Gravenstafel Spur.
Gravenstafel Spur Captured
Russell's division captures Gravenstafel Spur during the Third Battle of Ypres.
Bellevue Spur Attack Directed
Russell directs the New Zealand Division during the disastrous attack on Bellevue Spur.
Tel el Saba Captured before Beersheba Charge
Chaytor's division captures Tel el Saba, helping open the eastern approach to Beersheba.
December
Polderhoek Attack Ordered
Russell orders the New Zealand attack on Polderhoek Chateau after the Passchendaele fighting.
Polderhoek Strongpoint Attacked
Nicholas attacks German positions during the New Zealand assault at Polderhoek.
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