Solomon Islanders in World War II : An Indigenous Perspective.
Kwai, Anna Annie.
Solomon Islanders in World War II : An Indigenous Perspective. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (148 pages) - State, Society and Governance in Melanesia Series . - State, Society and Governance in Melanesia Series .
Intro -- List of Figures -- Acknowledgements -- Preface -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Islanders at War -- 3. Why Support the Allies? -- 4. Impacts of the War -- 5. Monument-building and Nation‑building -- 6. Conclusion -- Appendix 1: Prime Minister Derek Sikua's letter of endorsement of the Solomon Scouts and Coastwatchers Trust -- Appendix 2: Letter of recognition from President Barack Obama -- Bibliography.
The Solomon Islands Campaign of World War II has been the subject of many published historical accounts. Most of these accounts present an 'outsider' perspective with limited reference to the contribution of indigenous Solomon Islanders as coastwatchers, scouts, carriers and labourers under the Royal Australian Navy and other Allied military units.
9781760461669
World War, 1939-1945-Campaigns-Solomon Islands.
Indigenous peoples-Solomon Islands.
Electronic books.
D767.98 .K835 2017
940.5426
Solomon Islanders in World War II : An Indigenous Perspective. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (148 pages) - State, Society and Governance in Melanesia Series . - State, Society and Governance in Melanesia Series .
Intro -- List of Figures -- Acknowledgements -- Preface -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Islanders at War -- 3. Why Support the Allies? -- 4. Impacts of the War -- 5. Monument-building and Nation‑building -- 6. Conclusion -- Appendix 1: Prime Minister Derek Sikua's letter of endorsement of the Solomon Scouts and Coastwatchers Trust -- Appendix 2: Letter of recognition from President Barack Obama -- Bibliography.
The Solomon Islands Campaign of World War II has been the subject of many published historical accounts. Most of these accounts present an 'outsider' perspective with limited reference to the contribution of indigenous Solomon Islanders as coastwatchers, scouts, carriers and labourers under the Royal Australian Navy and other Allied military units.
9781760461669
World War, 1939-1945-Campaigns-Solomon Islands.
Indigenous peoples-Solomon Islands.
Electronic books.
D767.98 .K835 2017
940.5426