Military History Talk – Cowra Breakout – Origins and Aftermath

By August 1944 there were over 2,000 Japanese prisoners of war being held in Australia, a little over 1,100 of these were held in a prisoner of war camp near Cowra. On 5 August 1944 at about 2:00am several hundred Japanese prisoners set fire to their huts and attacked the perimeter, throwing blankets and jackets over the wire to aid their escape.

Hear author Graham Apthorpe discuss the breakout and the tragic consequences for both Australian and Japanese troops. His book The Man Inside, detailing the story of one Japanese Officer, will be for sale on the night. Free History Talk. Bookings essential.

Free history talk. Bookings essential