Battle of Gate Pa by Mitchell

SummaryBattle of Gate Pa by Mitchell from Tauranga Intermediate School was part of an entry by Room 31 into the 150th Battle of Gate Pā Poetry Poster Competition (2014). Main BodyB is for Brutal the way the Māori killed the British
A is for Advancing the way the British strode into Māori territory
T is for Trauma, injuries and death
T is for trade between British and Māori
L is for Lives so many were lost
E is for Exhaustion after the battle.

O is for Officers leading the charge
F is for Fear so real.

G is for. Gate. Pathe place it all happened
A is for Ammunition shells flying everywhere
T is for Trenches a place to stay safe
E is for Event a sad but memorable one.

P is for Planning how to succeed
A is for April 29 th
1864 the battle had begun.

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AcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries

Relates To

EventsBattle of Gate Pā Poetry Poster Competition (2014)

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Battle of Gate Pa by Mitchell