Battle for Milne Bay with Michael Veitch

Alex Lloyd speaks with author Michael Veitch about the Battle for Milne Bay in 1942.

Life on the Line tracks down Australian war veterans and records their stories. Today's bonus episode is with author, actor and presenter Michael Veitch, widely published on the subject of Australian airmen's experiences in World War II. His ninth book, TURNING POINT, is about the Battle for Milne Bay in 1942. Michael spoke about the book and this fascinating, relatively untold piece of history with Alex Lloyd.

Michael has appeared on the podcast before to discuss his writing career, love of history and his seventh book, BARNEY GREATREX, which was worked on by Alex Lloyd and Angus Hordern. You can find out more about this book at www.lifeonthelinepodcast.com/book and also listen to Season 1 podcasts on the topic:

• Australian Airmen's Untold Stories with Michael Veitch
• Barney Greatrex - Out Now
• Launching Barney Greatrex with Michael Veitch
• Retracing the Resistance with Charlie Mort
• RIP Barney Greatrex

 

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