ATTACKERS' REWARD
HUMOUR IN MANOEUVRES
Extensive manoeuvres just concluded in the southern Manawatn district provided many humorous incidents for all concernedOne of these occurred last week when a "Japanese'' force of Rren carriers Avas stationed at a point in Otaki township, expecting infantry to come into view along a stretch of road. Seeing the men lying behind their Bren guns outside her home, a kindly-disposed woman made them tea and placed a tray of cups and cakes on the front fence. The men Avcrc about to partake of her hospitality when one looked up. yelled "tanks'. ' and in a second guns were loaded and the entire force was retreating post haste. In short time the first of the tanks appeared and happened, to stop opposite the tray of morning tea. It did not take the thirsty crew long to discover their good fortune, and they quickly dismounted and began the disposal of the food and j drink left by their "enemy."
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 6, Issue 64, 13 April 1943, Page 3
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161ATTACKERS' REWARD Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 6, Issue 64, 13 April 1943, Page 3
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