Welcome to the first episode of the Australian War history podcast. In this episode, we look at our interest in military history, briefly cover the storm clouds building in Europe after the German blitzkrieg batters Poland on September 1, 1939, the total unpreparedness of the Australian armed forces, the genesis of 2nd 2nd Independent Company, its training at Wilson’s Promontory and Katherine, their journey to Darwin and eventually Timor. In this podcast, Adam refers to World at War, Narrated by Laurence Olivier The comic books Wayne referred to Commando: Battle of Britain - Scramble!   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

Welcome to the first episode of the Australian War history podcast. In this episode, we look at our interest in military history, briefly cover the storm clouds building in Europe after the German blitzkrieg batters Poland on September 1, 1939, the total unpreparedness of the Australian armed forces, the genesis of 2nd 2nd Independent Company, its training at Wilson’s Promontory and Katherine, their journey to Darwin and eventually Timor. In this podcast, Adam refers to <a href="http://%3Ca%20target=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">World at War, Narrated by Laurence Olivier</a> The comic books Wayne referred to <a href="http://%3Ca%20target%3D%22_blank%22%20href%3D%22https//www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/1847324215/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=247&amp;creative=1211&amp;creativeASIN=1847324215&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=adam40k-22&amp;linkId=cb198ded37e4a307ce48d196da1d9b1b%22%20rel=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Commando: Battle of Britain - Scramble!</a> Some of the books we use to cross-check facts: <a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/All-Bulls-Men-Cyril-Ayris/9780646458243/?a_aid=auswarhistory" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">All the Bull's Men</a> <a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/History-2nd-Independent-Company-2-2-Commando-Squadron-C-D-Doig/9780859051491?a_aid=auswarhistory" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A History of the 2nd Independent Company and 2/2 Commando Squadron</a>

S01E01 - Timor - The Beginning

Welcome to the second episode of the Australian War history podcast. In this episode, we look at the arrival of the Australians in Timor and the difficulties in finding a suitable base. As well as an "edge of your seat" story of one man's first encounter with the Japanese changing the course of his life. Buckle in, this one really is an incredible story of surviving the impossible. We also uncover some of Uncle Jack's colourful past.     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

Welcome to the second episode of the Australian War history podcast. In this episode, we look at the arrival of the Australians in Timor and the difficulties in finding a suitable base. As well as an "edge of your seat" story of one man's first encounter with the Japanese changing the course of his life. Buckle in, this one really is an incredible story of surviving the impossible. We also uncover some of Uncle Jack's colourful past.   Some of the books we use to cross-check facts: <a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/All-Bulls-Men-Cyril-Ayris/9780646458243/?a_aid=auswarhistory" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">All the Bull's Men</a> <a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/History-2nd-Independent-Company-2-2-Commando-Squadron-C-D-Doig/9780859051491?a_aid=auswarhistory" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A History of the 2nd Independent Company and 2/2 Commando Squadron</a>

S01E02 - Timor - First Encounter

Welcome to the third episode of the Australian War history podcast. In this episode, we look at the role that the Timor Creados played in helping to defend against the Japanese invasion. An ambush that got out of hand quickly. Plus a tragic event that Doc Wheatly was still moved by, even though a half-century had passed.    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

Welcome to the third episode of the Australian War history podcast. In this episode, we look at the role that the Timor Creados played in helping to defend against the Japanese invasion. An ambush that got out of hand quickly. Plus a tragic event that Doc Wheatly was still moved by, even though a half-century had passed.  Some of the books we use to cross-check facts: <a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/All-Bulls-Men-Cyril-Ayris/9780646458243/?a_aid=auswarhistory" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">All the Bull's Men</a> <a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/History-2nd-Independent-Company-2-2-Commando-Squadron-C-D-Doig/9780859051491?a_aid=auswarhistory" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A History of the 2nd Independent Company and 2/2 Commando Squadron</a>

S01E03 - Timor - The Guides

Welcome to the fourth episode of the Australian War history podcast. In this episode, we look at the hallowed corridors of the Australian War Memorial there is a section that is focussed on Winnie the War Winner. This makeshift piece of equipment was central to the Double Red Diamonds' ongoing survival on Timor. For two months after the Japanese invasion on February 19, 1942, Australia believed that the troops on Timor had been overcome by the Japanese juggernaut pushing south. Australian technicians/soldiers on Timor had been working on an apparatus that would establish contact with the mainland. This episode deals with this amazing story of Australian ingenuity and improvisation.  As well, the Japanese were searching for a panacea to alleviate the difficulties dealing with these problematic Australians. They were looked upon as phantoms because of their propensity to inflict maximum damage and then disappear into the Timorese jungle. The Japanese thought their saviour would be the Singapore Tiger. Their hopes proved to be illusory.   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

Welcome to the fourth episode of the Australian War history podcast. In this episode, we look at the hallowed corridors of the Australian War Memorial there is a section that is focussed on Winnie the War Winner. This makeshift piece of equipment was central to the Double Red Diamonds' ongoing survival on Timor. For two months after the Japanese invasion on February 19, 1942, Australia believed that the troops on Timor had been overcome by the Japanese juggernaut pushing south. Australian technicians/soldiers on Timor had been working on an apparatus that would establish contact with the mainland. This episode deals with this amazing story of Australian ingenuity and improvisation. As well, the Japanese were searching for a panacea to alleviate the difficulties dealing with these problematic Australians. They were looked upon as phantoms because of their propensity to inflict maximum damage and then disappear into the Timorese jungle. The Japanese thought their saviour would be the Singapore Tiger. Their hopes proved to be illusory. Some of the books we use to cross-check facts: <a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/All-Bulls-Men-Cyril-Ayris/9780646458243/?a_aid=auswarhistory" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">All the Bull's Men</a> <a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/History-2nd-Independent-Company-2-2-Commando-Squadron-C-D-Doig/9780859051491?a_aid=auswarhistory" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A History of the 2nd Independent Company and 2/2 Commando Squadron</a>

S01E04 - Timor - Winnie the War Winner

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

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: <a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/All-Bulls-Men-Cyril-Ayris/9780646458243/?a_aid=auswarhistory" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">All the Bull's Men</a> <a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/History-2nd-Independent-Company-2-2-Commando-Squadron-C-D-Doig/9780859051491?a_aid=auswarhistory" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A History of the 2nd Independent Company and 2/2 Commando Squadron</a>

S01E05 - Timor - The August Push

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

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: <a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/All-Bulls-Men-Cyril-Ayris/9780646458243/?a_aid=auswarhistory" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">All the Bull's Men</a> <a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/History-2nd-Independent-Company-2-2-Commando-Squadron-C-D-Doig/9780859051491?a_aid=auswarhistory" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A History of the 2nd Independent Company and 2/2 Commando Squadron</a>

S01E06 - Timor - The Woods are Burning

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.

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: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/auswarhistory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/auswarhistory</a> Mick's website: <a href="https://www.imprimaturbooks.com.au/micks-blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.imprimaturbooks.com.au/micks-blog/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/imprimaturbooks/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imprimaturbooks/</a> Simmo, the book by Mick can be bought online.

S02E01 - Vietnam - Mick Malone

Welcome to the second episode of the Vietnam series for the Australian war history podcast. In this episode, we talk about more of Mick's story, some of what it's like to fight in the jungle and the dynamics of working in a SAS squad.  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.

Welcome to the second episode of the Vietnam series for the Australian war history podcast. In this episode, we talk about more of Mick's story, some of what it's like to fight in the jungle and the dynamics of working in a SAS squad.  Patreon: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/auswarhistory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/auswarhistory</a> Mick's website: <a href="https://www.imprimaturbooks.com.au/micks-blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.imprimaturbooks.com.au/micks-blog/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/imprimaturbooks/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imprimaturbooks/</a> Simmo, the book by Mick can be bought online.

S02E02 - Vietnam - The Jungle

Welcome to the third episode of the Vietnam series for the Australian war history podcast. In this episode, we talk about Mick's post-war life, get into a bit more detail about Simmo and as always touch on a number of different subjects surrounding the Australian military. Mick's details: Simmo, the book by Mick can be bought online from Mick's website: https://www.imprimaturbooks.com.au/micks-blog/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imprimaturbooks/ Australian War History: Facebook.com/auswarhistory.com Patreon: patreon.com/auswarhistory

Welcome to the third episode of the Vietnam series for the Australian war history podcast. In this episode, we talk about Mick's post-war life, get into a bit more detail about Simmo and as always touch on a number of different subjects surrounding the Australian military. Mick's details: Simmo, the book by Mick can be bought online from Mick's website: <a href="https://www.imprimaturbooks.com.au/micks-blog/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.imprimaturbooks.com.au/micks-blog/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/imprimaturbooks/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imprimaturbooks/</a> Australian War History: <a href="http://facebook.com/auswarhistory.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook.com/auswarhistory.com</a> Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/auswarhistory" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/auswarhistory</a>

S02E03 - Vietnam - Post-War Life

I have just completed a memoir on my first 18 years in Kalgoorlie. Its title Around the Blue Laminex Table is taken from the times when we sat at the blue Laminex kitchen table and listened to my father regaling the family with unforgettable stories about his days as a woodchopper, gambler and contractor who supplied the sheep stations north-east of Kalgoorlie. My uncle, William John Sheehan, the principal focus of the podcast on Timor, also figures prominently. Other important Goldfields' characters as well as some who have lived their lives in obscurity are included in the narrative.   I have chosen two of the twenty-two chapters to read aloud during a podcast to give you a sense of the underlying qualities of the non-fiction narrative. One has a military bent to it and the other deals with one of the worst car accidents in Western Australia’s history. If the two stories have piqued your interest, you can purchase the book by e-mailing me at aroundthebluelaminextable@gmail.com. The cost of the book is $35 with postage within Australia an extra $10.   In your email, you would need to include your full name, your forwarding address and mobile number so that I can track the book to ensure it arrives at your home safely.       Wayne Lamotte.

Around the Blue Laminex Table - Chapter 7

We show Australia’s involvement in war across the globe through individual stories. Their personal tragedies and triumphs add meaning to the grander narrative. The quality of the Australian stories show we bring an individualistic approach unmatched by few other nations.

Around the Blue Laminex Table - Chapter 14

Neil Davis

In this episode, we talk about the beginning of his life, from losing his mother at an early age to then suffering from Polio and learning about how life and death are just part of the different seasons of life. We discern that his ability to weather the many challenges of Vietnam has its origins in his early days in Tasmania.    have just completed a memoir on my first 18 years in Kalgoorlie. Its title Around the Blue Laminex Table is taken from the times when we sat at the blue Laminex kitchen table and listened to my father regaling the family with unforgettable stories about his days as a woodchopper, gambler and contractor who supplied the sheep stations north-east of Kalgoorlie. My uncle, William John Sheehan, the principal focus of the podcast on Timor, also figures prominently. Other important Goldfields' characters as well as some who have lived their lives in obscurity are included in the narrative.   I have chosen two of the twenty-two chapters to read aloud during a podcast to give you a sense of the underlying qualities of the non-fiction narrative. One has a military bent to it and the other deals with one of the worst car accidents in Western Australia’s history. If the two stories have piqued your interest, you can purchase the book by e-mailing me at aroundthebluelaminextable@gmail.com. The cost of the book is $35 with postage within Australia an extra $10.   In your email, you would need to include your full name, your forwarding address and mobile number so that I can track the book to ensure it arrives at your home safely.   My bank account details are as follows:   Account Name: Wayne Lamotte   BSB: 066-173   Account Number: 1050 9910   Wayne Lamotte.  Australian War History Links: facebook.com/auswarhistory patreon.com/auswarhistory

In this episode, we talk about the beginning of his life, from losing his mother at an early age to then suffering from Polio and learning about how life and death are just part of the different seasons of life. We discern that his ability to weather the many challenges of Vietnam has its origins in his early days in Tasmania.   have just completed a memoir on my first 18 years in Kalgoorlie. Its title Around the Blue Laminex Table is taken from the times when we sat at the blue Laminex kitchen table and listened to my father regaling the family with unforgettable stories about his days as a woodchopper, gambler and contractor who supplied the sheep stations north-east of Kalgoorlie. My uncle, William John Sheehan, the principal focus of the podcast on Timor, also figures prominently. Other important Goldfields' characters as well as some who have lived their lives in obscurity are included in the narrative. I have chosen two of the twenty-two chapters to read aloud during a podcast to give you a sense of the underlying qualities of the non-fiction narrative. One has a military bent to it and the other deals with one of the worst car accidents in Western Australia’s history. If the two stories have piqued your interest, you can purchase the book by e-mailing me at aroundthebluelaminextable@gmail.com. The cost of the book is $35 with postage within Australia an extra $10. In your email, you would need to include your full name, your forwarding address and mobile number so that I can track the book to ensure it arrives at your home safely. My bank account details are as follows: Account Name: Wayne Lamotte BSB: 066-173 Account Number: 1050 9910 Wayne Lamotte. Australian War History Links: <a href="http://facebook.com/auswarhistory" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/auswarhistory</a> <a href="http://patreon.com/auswarhistory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/auswarhistory</a>

A Road Less Travelled By - Neil Davis - S3E01

Episode two continues to deal with Davis’ trademark grit that is introduced in the first podcast. He overcomes a terrible ACL knee football injury and develops a love of running. His physical fitness and never-say-die attitude stands him in good stead in the seemingly impossible challenges Vietnam throws at him.  As well, his academic prowess and weakness for members of the opposite sex are introduced and an affinity with Errol Flynn who attended the same school as he did in Hobart. It also deals with his growing restlessness in Australia and the attraction of South East Asia. We look briefly at the fall of Singapore in 1942 and the powerful emotions he experiences when he steps off the plane at Paya Lebar or Singapore Airport in September, 1964. The Vietnam adventure is about to begin.  facebook.com/auswarhistory patreon.com/auswarhistory

Episode two continues to deal with Davis’ trademark grit that is introduced in the first podcast. He overcomes a terrible ACL knee football injury and develops a love of running. His physical fitness and never-say-die attitude stands him in good stead in the seemingly impossible challenges Vietnam throws at him.  As well, his academic prowess and weakness for members of the opposite sex are introduced and an affinity with Errol Flynn who attended the same school as he did in Hobart. It also deals with his growing restlessness in Australia and the attraction of South East Asia. We look briefly at the fall of Singapore in 1942 and the powerful emotions he experiences when he steps off the plane at Paya Lebar or Singapore Airport in September, 1964. The Vietnam adventure is about to begin.  <a href="http://facebook.com/auswarhistory" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/auswarhistory</a> <a href="http://patreon.com/auswarhistory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/auswarhistory</a>

A Road Less Travelled By - Neil Davis - S3E02

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