The Bombing of Darwin: A Devastating Attack on Australian Soil | Stop 5 The Cenotaph
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When you walk along the coast in Darwin's and look out over beautiful sunset views, do you ever wonder what lies beneath the surface? A wealth of war history remains under the seas and on land in Darwin and the surrounding areas.
Go back in time and experience Darwin through the day of the first Japanese air raid attack on Australia, with the @abcaustralia Bombing of Darwin Walking Tour.
The Cenotaph was first erected outside Government House in 1921. Funds for the Cenotaph were subscribed by various organisations and committees throughout the Territory. The Cenotaph was relocated to the Civic Centre gardens in 1970 as Government House became too small to hold commemorative services. In 1990 a larger site was again required and it was moved to Bicentennial Park. This site overlooks Darwin Harbour from which all men left during the First World War and would have been one of the last familiar sites the men saw as they sailed off to war. Many servicemen and women died in the 19 February 1942 bombing of Darwin and the Cenoptaph is located where the guns of the 14th Anti-Aircraft Battery were positioned and fired the first shots in the defense of Darwin.
The bombing of Darwin, also known as the Battle of Darwin, was one of the most significant events in Australia's history during World War II. On February 19, 1942, Japanese aircraft launched a surprise attack on the city of Darwin, located in Australia's Northern Territory. The bombing of Darwin was the largest and most destructive attack ever mounted by a foreign power on Australian soil.
In this video, relive the bombing of Darwin, including the lead-up to the attack, the tactics used by the Japanese, and the aftermath of the assault through those that experienced it first hand. Understand the impact of the bombing on the local population, as well as the wider implications for Australia's involvement in the war effort.
Eyewitnesses will provide first hand insight on the historical significance of the bombing of Darwin and its impact on Australia's national identity and view rare archival footage and photographs of the bombing, providing a visual understanding of the event.
If you're interested in Australian history, World War II, or military strategy, this video is a must-watch.
So, hit the play button and prepare to be transported back in time to one of the most devastating attacks on Australian soil.
0:00 Bombing of Darwin documentary
0:05 February 19, 1942
0:10 Bombing of Darwin - The Cenotaph
0:15 Bombing of Darwin - The Cenotaph - Australia's first defence
0:20 Bombing of Darwin - The Hotel Darwin
0:30 Bombing of Darwin - The defence
0:38 Bombing of Darwin - The Japanese attack
1:00 Bombing of Darwin - Just not high enough
1:14 Bombing of Darwin - Cleaning the guns
1:23 Bombing of Darwin - Raiding the Hotel
1:34 Bombing of Darwin - The Last Post
1:51 Bombing of Darwin - The Cenotaph location
2:09 Bombing of Darwin - Darwin remembers
2:18 Bombing of Darwin - Mary Lee remembers
3:00 Bombing of Darwin - Just another day
3:22 Bombing of Darwin - Eric Thompson
4:04 Bombing of Darwin - Aboriginals enlist
4:30 Bombing of Darwin - Gabe Hasselbain
4:56 Bombing of Darwin - Australia's relationship with Japan
5:11 Bombing of Darwin - Ted Ambrosio
5:41 Bombing of Darwin - Lameroo Beach, Darwin
6:23 Bombing of Darwin, February 19, 1942
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