Australian Military History

By Warwick O'Neill

Focusing on specific events, people and groups throughout the history of Australia at arms.

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The podcast currently has 105 episodes available.

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November 10, 2020 The Wilmansrust Affair
In 1901, while operating in the Transvaal region of South Africa, the 5th Victorian Mounted Rifles were attacked by a Boer Commando, setting off a series of incidents which would have ramifications for the Disciplinary provision of the Australian Defence Act.

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19min
October 20, 2020 39th Militia Battalion at Kokoda
With the 2nd AIF still returning from North Africa, the defence of Papua fell to the young men of the 39th Militia Battalion. Undertrained, with obsolete weapons they were to face the onslaught of the seemingly unstoppable Japanese Army.
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23min
September 30, 2020 Les Clisby and the Battle of France
At the beginning of World War II, many Australians were serving in RAF squadrons and were thrown into the fight against Germany. Les Clisby was one of these men and created a name for himself in the short time he fought the Luftwaffe.
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19min
September 09, 2020 John 'Barney' Hines
Australia's souvenir king of World War 1.
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11min
August 31, 2020 Special Episode 1
Just a couple of things from my recent trip around Queensland.
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7min
August 19, 2020 Cowra Breakout
In August 1944, up to nine hundred Japanese Prisoners of War staged a breakout from the POW camp outside the small New South Wales town of Cowra.
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15min
July 29, 2020 Peacekeepers
Since 1947, Australians have been involved in peacekeeping operations throughout the world's hot spots. They have conducted themselves with the same professionalism as in combat roles, witnessing some horrific events in the pursuit of peace.
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26min
July 08, 2020 Aussies in Bomber Command
Throughout World War II many Australians flew with Bomber Command either within English Squadrons or in the newly formed Royal Australian Air Force. They took part in many of the important raids including the Dam Busters, Berlin, Nuremburg and D-Day.
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35min
June 17, 2020 The Scrap Iron Flotilla
In World War II, five outdated British warships were given to the Royal Australian Navy. German propaganda named these ships the Scrap Iron Flotilla, but they would prove their worth throughout operations in the Mediterranean and the Pacific.
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28min
May 27, 2020 Nurses Part 1
As Australian soldiers headed to the Boer War and World War 1, a dedicated group of women followed them. Many soldiers owed their lives to the brave women of the Australian Army Nursing Corps.
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Australian Military History episodes:

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How many episodes does Australian Military History have?

More shows like Australian Military History

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