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World War Two and Australia: Prisoner of War Camps

This guide explores Australia's involvement in World War Two. Topics covered include: Causes of the War, Australians at War, The Homefront, Women at War, Indigenous Australians at War, The War on Australian Shores and Prisoners of War.

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Australians in Prisoner of War camps

Primary Sources - Images

View the maps detailing where the camps were situated and take note of the shocking images of prisoners of war and the camp conditions.

Weary Dunlop and POW Experience

Australian POW recalls memories of the war

Australian Prisoners of War