| Accession Number | F03345 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 47 min |
| Object type | To be confirmed |
| Physical description | U-matic low band/b&w and colour/sound |
| Maker |
Australian Broadcasting Commission |
| Place made | Borneo, Pacific Islands: Solomon Islands, Bougainville |
| Date made | 1980 |
| Access | Open - view only |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 Period 1980-1989 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Unlicensed copyright |
The unnecessary war
Description
Documentary featuring historical footage of Australian troops in the last campaigns against the Japanese in Borneo and Bougainville. Interviews with veterans, politicians, historians and Ian Charlton, the author of the "Unnecessary war".