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The Ghosts of Roebuck Bay

The Ghosts of Roebuck Bay 1

The 1942 Bombing of Broome, and its Tragic Aftermath

by Ian W. Shaw
Paperback
Publication Date: 01/09/2014
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The Japanese attack on Broome is the second most deadly air raid on Australia soil in our history and yet it's almost entirely overlooked. On 3 March 1942, nine Japanese Zero planes strafed the small town planning to destroy the aerodrome and American planes. With no notice, the townsfolk could only put up minimal opposition and in an attack that lasted only an hour, almost one hundred men, women and children lost their lives. Not a single operational aircraft remained in Broome, but the shocking loss of human life can never be truly calculated. The Ghosts of Roebuck Bay tells the story of this tragedy, shining light on a story that has slipped through the cracks of history. A captivating tale of refugees and soldiers, of reputations made and lost, of survival and spirit that resonates to today.
ISBN:
9781742612362
9781742612362
Category:
Second World War
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
01-09-2014
Language:
English
Publisher:
Pan Macmillan Australia
Country of origin:
Australia
Pages:
304
Dimensions (mm):
231x154x23mm
Weight:
0.39kg
Ian W. Shaw

Ian W. Shaw is the author of five books: The Bloodbath, On Radji Beach, Glenrowan, The Ghosts of Roebuck Bay and The Rag Tag Fleet.

The Bloodbath was nominated for a Victorian Premier's Literary Award and was shortlisted in the Local History category.

Ian is a graduate of the University of Melbourne and holds postgraduate degrees from Monash University and the University of Michigan.

After ten years as a secondary school teacher, Ian worked in the Commonwealth public service and private enterprise for three decades, and is an expert on security issues. He lives in Canberra.

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Great book on a forgotten piece of Australian history

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