Summary of The New Zealand Wars | Kings and Empire:2

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The video discusses the New Zealand Wars, which were a series of three wars fought between the British Empire and the Maori people. The first war was fought in 1843-1846, the second in 1869-1871, and the third in 1879-1881. The first war was fought over land, the second over resources, and the third over revenge for the death of settlers. The video covers the events leading up to and during the wars, and explains the different strategies used by both sides.

• 00:00:00 The video introduces the New Zealand Wars, a conflict between the British Empire and Maori independence movements. The British Empire was not always British, but was instead made up of Maori people. The most famous Maori leader during the New Zealand Wars was Terrell, who was known for his strategic genius and his ability to build alliances with other tribes. Terrell fought for Maori independence against British settlers, and eventually lost the war.
• 00:05:00 The New Zealand Wars are a series of three wars fought between the English and Maori people. The first war was fought in 1843-1846, the second in 1869-1871, and the third in 1879-1881. The first war was fought over land, the second over resources, and the third over revenge for the death of settlers. In the first war, the English fought against the Maori people, led by Chief Puah. The English were successful in defeating the Maori, but at a high cost. In the second war, the English fought against the Maori people to try and regain land that they had lost. Again, the English were successful, but at a much higher cost. In the third war, the English fought against the Maori people to try and exact revenge for the death of settlers. Again, the English were successful, but at a much higher cost. Today, the New Zealand Wars are a part of New Zealand history, and serve as a reminder of the cost of war.
• 00:10:00 The video discusses the New Zealand Wars, which were a series of conflicts between the British and Maori people. The British governor, Fitzroy, was under increasing pressure from the Europeans to settle the score for the Huayra by attacking at a table, but he lacked the military resources for this. He also had some doubts about the justice of the war. George Gray, who had the resources and lacked the doubts, eventually won the war.
• 00:15:00 In 1846, British troops invaded and conquered New Zealand, with the help of a local chief, Siddhappa Taha. Grey resolved to remove Taha from power by kidnapping him and taking him to a remote location. However, Taha's supporters found and attacked the British party, killing six soldiers and capturing Gilfillan's family. The elderly chief's daughter, Sarah, remembers the event vividly.
• 00:20:00 Colonel Thomas Paul Brown replaced George Grosz as Governor of New Zealand, and he wanted to restart land selling and teach the Maori the importance of being good British subjects. He found his opportunity in Taranaki, where he anointed a Maori King, Taranaki chief Ferrule, in 1858. This development was a remarkable step in Maori political history, as it showed the unification of the various tribes. This enabled them to start selling land more easily, and it also showed the beginnings of their modern power.
• 00:25:00 The video discusses the events that led up to the New Zealand Wars, which started in 1852 and lasted until 1859. The Battles of Taranaki (1860), Waikato (1863-1865), and the Thames-Coromandel (1865) were all fought in and around the town of Taranaki. The war was fought primarily between the British Army and various Maori groups, with the settlers and Imperial regulars playing a smaller role. The main cause of the war was the dispute over land ownership, but there were also other factors, such as the British desire to expand their territory and the resentment felt by the settlers towards the Imperial regulars.
• 00:30:00 This video covers the events leading up to and during the New Zealand Wars, which were fought from 1845 to 1846. The video explains that the regular army withdrew from the conflict, leaving the militia to fend for themselves. Soon, a party of sixty sailors led by Captain Peter Cray Croft arrived and killed dozens of chiefs and scores of lease immortals, thus proving their worthiness to the British. The militia were able to withdraw safely to New Plymouth. The Imperial sailors became heroes and the Imperial soldiers became villains. However, the story of the British victory at Whittaker is a myth. In reality, the British and Maori continued to destroy each other's houses and cultivations and threw up power and fortified camps both sides focused on getting reinforcements. Eventually, over 3,000 Imperial troops were based in New Plymouth. The King movement sent a delegation to the governor to investigate the causes of the weight of the quorum, but it was unsuccessful. The new king, TAFIa Raley, allowed the King party to sing the war party to help the Ottawa King toffee. The governor attempted to impose sovereignty on the cheap, but it backfired. The King party was not large, and it did not represent a full-scale commitment
• 00:35:00 The video discusses the New Zealand Wars, during which the British were defeated by Maori tactics. One sergeant, William Margerine, is praised for his role in the victory.
• 00:40:00 The video discusses the New Zealand Wars, which were a series of three wars fought in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries between Maori tribes and the British Empire. The first war, fought in 1843-1845, was a stalemate, with neither side gaining an advantage. The second war, fought in 1859-1861, was more successful for the British, as they were able to gradually force the Maori tribes out of their territory and into smaller, more easily defended enclaves. The third and final war, fought in 1879-1881, was a complete disaster for the British, as the Maori were able to relentlessly attack their positions and wear them down until they were finally forced to capitulate. This final war is often seen as a major turning point in British history, as it demonstrated just how much more effective the Maori were when fighting a traditional, full-time army instead of part-time warriors. This video provides an interesting look at the history of the New Zealand Wars, which are often seen as a step backwards for British imperialism. The strategy used by the Maori tribes, of constantly rotating their forces in order to wear down the British, was a much more successful approach than the strategy used by the British
• 00:45:00 The video discusses the New Zealand Wars, specifically the Siege of Mitre Peak (1860). General Pratt's failure to take the fortress and break the King movement led to the war ending in stalemate.
• 00:50:00 The New Zealand Wars is a history video about the New Zealand Wars, a series of three wars fought in the late 1800s between the British Empire and the Māori King Movement.