The Great Achievement

The Great Achievement (1958)

September 9th, 19580h 32min

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A documentary about New Zealanders in Antarctica: researching International Geophysical Year, and supporting the Trans-Antarctic Expedition by laying supply depots for Vivian Fuchs’ overland crossing.


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