Australian War History

By: Wayne & Adam Lamotte
  • Summary

  • 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.
    Wayne and Adam Lamotte 2024
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Episodes
  • S01E01 - Timor - The Beginning
    Sep 10 2019

    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

     

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    35 mins
  • S01E02 - Timor - First Encounter
    Sep 28 2019

    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

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    33 mins
  • S01E03 - Timor - The Guides
    Oct 12 2019

    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

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    30 mins

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