S01E06 - Timor - The Woods are Burning

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12/01/19 • 46 min

Welcome to the sixth and final episode of the Timor series for the Australian War history podcast. In this episode, we cover the end of the August push by the Japanese, the reality of a bad diet in grueling terrain and we remember a great Australian, Uncle Jack.

Some of the books we use to cross-check facts:

All the Bull's Men

A History of the 2nd Independent Company and 2/2 Commando Squadron

Some of the books we use to cross-check facts:

All the Bull's Men

A History of the 2nd Independent Company and 2/2 Commando Squadron

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S01E05 - Timor - The August Push

Welcome to the fifth episode of the Australian War history podcast. In this episode, we discuss the August push by the Japanese that came close to wiping the Australian Force out.

The Japanese commanders were getting frustrated with the Australian gorilla-style tactics, which Brigadier Potts was using so successfully. The Japanese were hungry to bring the fight to the Australian troops' doorstep.

Some of the books we use to cross-check facts:

All the Bull's Men

A History of the 2nd Independent Company and 2/2 Commando Squadron

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S02E01 - Vietnam - Mick Malone

Welcome to the first episode of the Vietnam series for the Australian war history podcast. In this episode, we introduce you to the story of Mick Malone a distinguished SAS soldier who served in Vietnam.

Patreon: www.patreon.com/auswarhistory

Mick's website: https://www.imprimaturbooks.com.au/micks-blog/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imprimaturbooks/

Simmo, the book by Mick can be bought online.