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SUMMARY:AWM Author talk: Code of Silence: How Australian Women helped Win the War - Diana Thorp
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our author talks series in the AWM theatre\, bringing together some of Australia’s leading voices to talk about their new books. \n\n\n\n\nDiana will talk about her book Code of Silence: How Australian Women helped Win the War. She will share her journey tracking down women who joined the Air Force\, Navy and Army during WWII and what inspired her to try to trace these women so many decades after the war ended. \nThese women worked across the country in a variety of fields; some were sworn to secrecy\, some were not\, yet still these women’s stories and their contributions are little known. By weaving these women’s individual stories together\, Diana uncovered an important chapter of our nation and will discuss why it is important that these women and their achievements are remembered. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the author\nDiana Thorp is a journalist and teacher. After working for The Australian and The Weekend Australian\, she taught journalism at university. \nHer passion for history inspired her to become a teacher\, and she now works at a Melbourne girls’ school. Diana studied history\, with a focus on Australian history and on gender\, at Macquarie University\, and studied ancient Egyptian history at Monash University. Her thesis looked at ancient Egyptian literature. \nDiana loves a good story. In writing Code of Silence\, Diana drew on her journalist’s instinct for an engaging story and her passion for unearthing hidden voices in history. \nParking\nFree visitor parking is available in the P1 carpark. \nTaxi\, rideshare\, or private drop offs are located in the underground P1 Visitor Carpark with access via Fairbairn Avenue. \nAccessibility\nWheelchair and Carers seating \nThere is reserved wheelchair accessible seating available in Seats 1\, 2\, 3\, 21\, 22 of Row L with carers seats adjacent.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/awm-author-talk-code-of-silence-how-australian-women-helped-win-the-war-diana-thorp/
LOCATION:The Australian War Memorial\, Fairbairn Avenue\, Campbell\, ACT\, 2612\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Dogs of War - Guardians of the Battlefield: True Stories of Loyalty and Bravery with Nigel Allsopp
DESCRIPTION:These are the stories we rarely hear—the ones that stay with soldiers long after the war is over. \n \n  \n \nFrom the frozen training grounds of Norway to the deserts of Afghanistan\, from the jungles of East Timor to the streets of Ukraine\, these remarkable dogs have served in every climate and conflict. Trained to detect explosives\, track enemies\, protect bases\, and comfort soldiers under fire\, they have saved countless lives while asking for nothing in return. \nThese pages share the real accounts of soldiers and handlers who trusted their lives to a dog — rescue dogs turned warriors\, mascots who became comrades\, and special operations canines who leapt into danger without hesitation. What sets these stories apart is not only the dogs’ loyalty and courage\, but also the unbreakable bonds they forged with their human partners — bonds that endured long after the battle ended. \nDogs of War is a tribute to the courage\, sacrifice\, and unwavering companionship of the four-legged diggers who carried the weight of war alongside those who led them. \n\nAbout the Author \nNigel Allsopp has worked with military and police dogs for over three decades\, both in Australia and internationally. He has spent many months over the last several years in war-torn Ukraine\, training handlers in advanced K9 First aid — continuing his mission to honour the animals who serve beside us. \n  \n  \n  \nRelease Date: 01/Dec/2025Subject: Military History\, Police DogsPages: 334Book Type: PaperbackDimensions: 153mm x 230mmISBN: 9781923144736
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/dogs-of-war-guardians-of-the-battlefield-true-stories-of-loyalty-and-bravery-with-nigel-allsopp/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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