Mar 8, 2021
The Official History of Australian Operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and East Timor is an exciting project sponsored by the Australian War Memorial. The project commenced in 2016 with funding from the Australian government. Dr. Rhys Crawley is one of the project’s team of seven esteemed historians. Dr. Crawley discusses the project, the challenges associated with writing an official history, and the project’s importance for future generations. In this episode, Dr. Crawley focuses on the role of Australian Defence Force personnel in Afghanistan.
Presenter: Adam Blum
Guest: Dr. Rhys Crawley
Editor: Kyle Watkins
Academic Adviser: Margaret Strike
Researcher: Justin Guion