Australian prisoners of war

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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.

Contents:
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.