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  • The Tragedy of the Montevideo Maru (2009)
  • Documentary, History, War
The Tragedy of the Montevideo Maru (2009)
Documentary, History, War
Before Kokoda, before the bombing of Darwin, Australia came under attack from the full might of the Japanese Empire - Rabaul, 1942. In the ensuing carnage of aerial bombardments and an armada not seen in Australian waters before, a small ...See moreBefore Kokoda, before the bombing of Darwin, Australia came under attack from the full might of the Japanese Empire - Rabaul, 1942. In the ensuing carnage of aerial bombardments and an armada not seen in Australian waters before, a small garrison of Australian soldiers, forgotten by many , made a courageous stand against an insurmountable force. Some men would escape, some would be shipped to Japan, but most - 1053 in total - would perish in Australia's greatest maritime disaster, The Tragedy of the Montevideo Maru. Written by Jeremy Harrison See less
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Director
David Napier
Producer
John Schindler
Cinematographer
Tony O'Loughlan
Editor
Bob Blasdall
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Nov 11, 2009 (Australia)

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