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SUMMARY:Operation Kingfisher - Speaker Gary Followill
DESCRIPTION:The cancelled rescue mission that sacrificed Sandakan POWs to the Death Marches. \nWednesday 21 February 2024 7:00PM-8:00PM (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) \n \n \nThe chain of events that led to the death of over 2\,500 Prisoners of War – one of Australia’s worst wartime tragedies – the cancellation of the rescue mission Operation Kingfisher.\nFinally\, the true story of why the Sandakan POWs of World War II were not rescued despite a fully planned and resourced operation – including men\, aircraft and naval vessels – all equipped to carry out the rescue mission. \nThere have been several published theories on Operation Kingfisher which explore if the plan really existed\, why it was cancelled and who was to blame for its cancellation. For the first time\, Operation Kingfisher analyses the effects government policy and the relationships of Churchill\, Roosevelt and Curtin had on the mission and its final outcome. \nUsing recently released archival documents\, the author uncovers the mistakes made by Allied governments and special forces in Borneo that triggered the Death Marches Number 2 and Number 3. It reveals the mistaken intelligence which caused the cancellation of the rescue mission of the POWs at the Sandakan POW camp – a decision that ultimately resulted in their deaths. \nThe author discloses the actual chain of events that led to the tragic sacrifice of all but six survivors of the Sandakan POW camp. \n \n  \n  \nAbout the presenter\nGary Followill is a successful business owner of an international agricultural import/export company\, turned military historian and writer. \nHe has a lifelong interest in history and\, in 2010\, commenced a Master of Art degree in Military History at the Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra. Operation Kingfisher follows years of research at archives in Australia\, Great Britain\, and the United States of America. \nGary uses previously unseen and recently released archival files to find the real story of the cancellation of the Sandakan POW rescue mission – Operation Kingfisher. \nHis findings are completely different from previous theories on the reason over 2\,500 POWs lost their lives on the Death Marches. The key to his findings was a file contained in the UK Archives and released in 2016 – the information within gave him the ‘smoking gun’ to confirm his theory. \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nTo purchase the book\, scan this QR code. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/operation-kingfisher-speaker-gary-followill/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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SUMMARY:From Whiskers to Wings
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the incredible animal mascots of the First World War in this webinar hosted by the Australian War Animal Memorial Organisation President and author of Anzac Mascots\, Nigel Allsopp. \nFrom cats and dogs to birds and donkeys\, many Australian units adopted animal mascots during the First World War to keep soldiers’ spirits high and provide a temporary link to home. \n \nIn this webinar\, hear from Australian War Animal Memorial Organisation President and author of Anzac Mascots Nigel Allsopp as he unpacks the stories behind these extraordinary animals. From how these animals were selected and why\, to what happened after the war\, join us for an exploration of these remarkable stories that honour the four-legged and feathered heroes who left an indelible mark on the annals of war. \nThis webinar serves as a prelude to the National Day for War Animals on February 24 and a poignant Last Post Service dedicated to honouring the invaluable role of animals in defence on February 25. Click here for more details about the Last Post Service
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/from-whiskers-to-wings/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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