Apr 12, 2021
Unlike World War 1 which was fought on distant shores, for the first time, World War 2 brought global conflict to Australian shores. Fearing a potential invasion by the Japanese Imperial Army, the Australian home front rallied in a variety of ways to meet this challenge. Historians Dr Karl James and Dr Aaron Pegram from the Australian War Memorial, discuss how the Australian home front responded during World War 2.
Presenter: Adam Blum
Guests: Dr Karl James & Dr Aaron Pegram
Editor: Kyle Watkins
Academic Adviser: Margaret Strike