This year marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific (VP). On VP Day, August 15, the nation remembers Australia’s war efforts from 1942-45 in the Pacific region, including Singapore, Borneo, Malaya, New Guinea and New Britain. Going home meant different things for different soldiers, writes historian and author STUART LLOYD. •••
In World War 2, over 22,000 Aussies were taken as...
