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A Road Less Travelled By - Neil Davis - S3E03

Australian War History Podcast

This episode discusses Davis and his colleagues in the ABC in Singapore, his impressions of the Gurkhas after he did an assignment in Borneo, the war clouds gathering over Vietnam and his transfer to Vietnam on 13 April, 1964. The episode closes after we hear of Davis’ assessment of General Westmoreland, the American Commander-in-Chief in Vietnam and the frugality of the equipment of the Viet Cong. Patreon: AusWarHistory Facebook: AusWarHistory

A Road Less Travelled By - Neil Davis - S3E02

Australian War History Podcast

Episode two continues to deal with Davis’ trademark grit that is introduced in the first podcast. He overcomes a terrible ACL knee football injury and develops a love of running. His physical fitness and never-say-die attitude stands him in good stead in the seemingly impossible challenges Vietnam throws at him. As well, his academic prowess and weakness for members of the opposite sex are introduced and an affinity with Errol Flynn who attended the same school as he did in Hobart. It also deals with his growing restlessness in Australia and the attraction of South East Asia. We look...

A Road Less Travelled By - Neil Davis - S3E01

Australian War History Podcast

In this episode, we talk about the beginning of his life, from losing his mother at an early age to then suffering from Polio and learning about how life and death are just part of the different seasons of life. We discern that his ability to weather the many challenges of Vietnam has its origins in his early days in Tasmania. have just completed a memoir on my first 18 years in Kalgoorlie. Its title Around the Blue Laminex Table is taken from the times when we sat at the blue Laminex kitchen table and listened to my father regaling the family with unforgettable stories about his days...

Around the Blue Laminex Table - Chapter 14

Australian War History Podcast

I have just completed a memoir on my first 18 years in Kalgoorlie. Its title Around the Blue Laminex Table is taken from the times when we sat at the blue Laminex kitchen table and listened to my father regaling the family with unforgettable stories about his days as a woodchopper, gambler and contractor who supplied the sheep stations north-east of Kalgoorlie. My uncle, William John Sheehan, the principal focus of the podcast on Timor, also figures prominently. Other important Goldfields' characters as well as some who have lived their lives in obscurity are included in the narrative. I...

Around the Blue Laminex Table - Chapter 7

Australian War History Podcast

I have just completed a memoir on my first 18 years in Kalgoorlie. Its title Around the Blue Laminex Table is taken from the times when we sat at the blue Laminex kitchen table and listened to my father regaling the family with unforgettable stories about his days as a woodchopper, gambler and contractor who supplied the sheep stations north-east of Kalgoorlie. My uncle, William John Sheehan, the principal focus of the podcast on Timor, also figures prominently. Other important Goldfields' characters as well as some who have lived their lives in obscurity are included in the narrative. I...

S02E03 - Vietnam - Post-War Life

Australian War History Podcast

Welcome to the third episode of the Vietnam series for the Australian war history podcast. In this episode, we talk about Mick's post-war life, get into a bit more detail about Simmo and as always touch on a number of different subjects surrounding the Australian military. Mick's details: Simmo, the book by Mick can be bought online from Mick's website: Australian War History: Patreon:

S02E02 - Vietnam - The Jungle

Australian War History Podcast

Welcome to the second episode of the Vietnam series for the Australian war history podcast. In this episode, we talk about more of Mick's story, some of what it's like to fight in the jungle and the dynamics of working in a SAS squad. Patreon: www.patreon.com/auswarhistory Mick's website: Simmo, the book by Mick can be bought online.

S02E01 - Vietnam - Mick Malone

Australian War History Podcast

Welcome to the first and episode of the Vietnam series for the Australian War history podcast. In this episode, we introduce you to the story of Mick Malone a distinguished SAS soldier who served in Vietnam.

S01E06 - Timor - The Woods are Burning

Australian War History Podcast

Welcome to the sixth and final episode of the Timor series for the Australian War history podcast. In this episode, we cover the end of the August push by the Japanese, the reality of a bad diet in grueling terrain and we remember a great Australian, Uncle Jack.

S01E05 - Timor - The August Push

Australian War History Podcast

Welcome to the fifth episode of the Australian War history podcast. In this episode, we discuss the August push by the Japanese that came close to wiping the Australian Force out.

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