Bibliograph

The ghosts of Roebuck Bay, Ian W. Shaw

Type

Label

The ghosts of Roebuck Bay, Ian W. Shaw

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes endnotes (pages 259-271) and bibliographic references (pages 273-279)

Illustrations

maps

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The ghosts of Roebuck Bay

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Ian W. Shaw

Summary

The Japanese attack on Broome is the second most deadly air raid on Australia soil in our history and yet it's almost entirely overlooked. On 3 March 1942, nine Japanese Zero planes strafed the small town planning to destroy the aerodrome and American planes. With no notice, the townsfolk could only put up minimal opposition and in an attack that lasted only an hour, almost one hundred men, women and children lost their lives. Not a single operational aircraft remained in Broome, but the shocking loss of human life can never be truly calculated. The Ghosts of Roebuck Bay tells the story of this tragedy, shining light on a story that has slipped through the cracks of history. A captivating tale of refugees and soldiers, of reputations made and lost, of survival and spirit that resonates to today

Target audience

adult

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