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Haurongo: Costello, Desmond Patrick

Costello discusses service in North Africa

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Hear Desmond Patrick Costello discussing the linguistic and historical knowledge absorbed by New Zealand servicemen in North Africa. He discusses the archaeological sites of Cyrene and gives examples of Arabic phrases in common military use. (4 min 13 sec)

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Sound Archives / Ngā Taonga Kōrero

Reference: U2357

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Ian McGibbon. 'Costello, Desmond Patrick', Ngā Tāngata Taumata Rau, i tāngia tuatahitia ki 2000. Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/speech/138/costello-discusses-service-in-north-africa (accessed 5 June 2026).