Many of us may be aware of the February 19 raid on Darwin in 1942 which saw significant losses and damage of lives, structures and shipping. Yet many Australians may not know that this was only the first in a series of air raids and incursions by the Japanese over the north of Australia that was to last a period of over 2 years and resulted in losses of over 60 aircraft and nearly 200 aircrew to the Empire of Japan. Joining me this episode to discuss the Japanese air war over northern Austral...
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Many of us may be aware of the February 19 raid on Darwin in 1942 which saw significant losses and damage of lives, structures and shipping. Yet many Australians may not know that this was only the first in a series of air raids and incursions by the Japanese over the north of Australia that was to last a period of over 2 years and resulted in losses of over 60 aircraft and nearly 200 aircrew to the Empire of Japan. Joining me this episode to discuss the Japanese air war over northern Austral...
Indigenous Australian military service since Federation.
Australian stories from military history
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Indigenous Australian military service since Federation.
Since Federation, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have served in Australia's military forces in times of war and peace. This is despite for many years, being denied their full citizenship rights on their return to civilian life. That said, military service was an inspiration to aboriginal activism in the cause of seeking equal rights and recognition. Joining me this episode is Dr Noah Riseman, a contributor to the book, Serving our country : indigenous Australians, war, de...
Australian stories from military history
Many of us may be aware of the February 19 raid on Darwin in 1942 which saw significant losses and damage of lives, structures and shipping. Yet many Australians may not know that this was only the first in a series of air raids and incursions by the Japanese over the north of Australia that was to last a period of over 2 years and resulted in losses of over 60 aircraft and nearly 200 aircrew to the Empire of Japan. Joining me this episode to discuss the Japanese air war over northern Austral...
