Australian prisoners of war.

Australian prisoners of war. - Canberra, A.C.T. : Department of Veterans' Affairs, 2009. - 110 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 30 cm + 1 videodisc, 1 computer optical disc.

For secondary schools.

Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction for teachers -- Topic 1. The history of Australian prisoners of war -- Topic 2. Capture -- Topic 3. Life in the camps -- Topic 4. Guards, civilians & internees -- Topic 5. Humour & mateship -- Topic 6. Food, conditions & treatment -- Topic 7. Despair, hope, secrets & escape -- Topic 8. The end of the war, coming home & reflection.

Covers the following wars: Boer War, 1899-1901; First World War, 1914-1918; Second World War, 1939-1945; Korea, 1950-1954. Includes teachers' information; guided activities; the stories; worksheets; review and reflection.

9781877007408 1877007404


Prisoners of war--Australia.
Armed Forces.
Prisoners of war.


Australia--Armed Forces.
Australia.


Military history.

355.1296