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Thanksforyourservice- Podcast 71- The Great Escape 80th anniversary and the Australian connections
Manage episode 408250736 series 2380902
Welcome to podcast number 71 for Thanks for your Service.
Our focus is on historical topics relating to the Australian military.
You can find us on Facebook, Twitter and Youtube. Just search for Thanks For Your Service. Our website is www.thanksforyourservice.net . You can also email us at info@thanksforyourservice.net
This month, March 2024, marks the 80th anniversary of the Great Escape. Many people have heard about the mass escape of allied POWs from Stalag Luft III in March 1944 which was immortalised in book and film. You may not know a lot about the Australian POWs who took part. Canberra author Kristen Alexander joins us to tell us more.
We are keen to hear your feedback by leaving a review on your podcast app. Your reviews helps new listeners find our podcast.
You can help support this podcast via Patreon or Buymeacoffee. The links are on our website and facebook page. Your support helps us with the production of this podcast.
Thanks for listening and thanksforyourservice.
74 episodes
Manage episode 408250736 series 2380902
Welcome to podcast number 71 for Thanks for your Service.
Our focus is on historical topics relating to the Australian military.
You can find us on Facebook, Twitter and Youtube. Just search for Thanks For Your Service. Our website is www.thanksforyourservice.net . You can also email us at info@thanksforyourservice.net
This month, March 2024, marks the 80th anniversary of the Great Escape. Many people have heard about the mass escape of allied POWs from Stalag Luft III in March 1944 which was immortalised in book and film. You may not know a lot about the Australian POWs who took part. Canberra author Kristen Alexander joins us to tell us more.
We are keen to hear your feedback by leaving a review on your podcast app. Your reviews helps new listeners find our podcast.
You can help support this podcast via Patreon or Buymeacoffee. The links are on our website and facebook page. Your support helps us with the production of this podcast.
Thanks for listening and thanksforyourservice.
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