Cowra is home of the largest prisoner of war breakout in modern military history. At 1.50am on 5 August 1944, over 1000 Japanese prisoners launched a mass escape from the Prisoner of War Campsite. 231 Japanese prisoners and four Australian soldiers lives were lost.
This is along the road to the POW Camp and War Cemeteries - I will be posting images from both over the next couple of weeks.
ties that bind
past and future
present familiarities
common interests
shared experiences
it doesn't matter where you're from
where you've been
just who you are
and what you share
that makes us friends
I have...
I remember going to Antitem 2 years ago (the site of the bloodiest and worst Civil War Battle in the U. S.) and having a surreal sense of reality. It was so peaceful and quiet compared to the horrific fight that took place there. This place seems to have a similar feeling. So pretty now but back then...
