Backyard Battlefields

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Backyard Battlefields is a military history program which explores historical sites throughout Australia and beyond. Backyard Battlefields gives Australia's military history a context by explaining its significance within the grander narrative of world events. Presented by James De Leo. For more information visit backyardbattlefields.com

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  1. 1

    Operation Hurricane: Britain's First Atomic Test

    Hidden gem

    Interview with author Paul Grace about his book on Britain's first atomic test in Australia and his grandfather's role.

    Nov 6, 2025·1h 6m·2 clips
  2. 2

    Land of the Eendracht: Dirk Hartog, 1616

    Jul 18, 2025·12m
  3. 3

    'Emily Taylor' & Augusta, 1830

    Jul 2, 2025·9m
  4. 4

    Kimberley Incursion: Japanese Landing 1944

    Feb 13, 2025·14m
  5. 5

    The Koolama Incident, 1942

    Hidden gem

    This episode tells the story of the passenger and freight vessel Kulama, its captain Jack Eggleston, and its role in Western Australian maritime history.

    Jan 16, 2025·22m·1 clip
  6. 6

    Z SPECIAL UNIT: An Interview with Gavin Mortimer

    Hidden gem

    Interview with author Gavin Mortimer about Z Special Unit, an Allied special operations unit in WWII.

    Dec 4, 2024·51m·2 clips
  7. 7

    LAKE MONGER - GALUP: WESTERN AUSTRALIA

    Oct 25, 2024·15m
  8. 8

    The Lioness & Cape Leeuwin, Western Australia, 1622

    Oct 15, 2024·14m
  9. 9

    Guardians of the Gates: Princess Royal Fortress, Albany, Western Australia

    Sep 4, 2024·16m
  10. 10

    Fremantle's Secret Submarine Base: An Interview with Lynne Cairns

    This episode explores Fremantle's transformation into a major WWII submarine base, featuring an interview with author Lynne Cairns about her book Secret Fleets.

    Aug 14, 2024·31m
  11. 11

    Billion Dollar Baby: Campbell Barracks, Swanbourne WA

    Aug 8, 2024·11m
  12. 12

    The Invisible Airfield: Corunna Downs, Western Australia

    Jul 30, 2024·10m
  13. 13

    Rule .303: The Welshpool Small Arms Factory, 1942

    Jul 18, 2024·8m
  14. 14

    An Army Reserve: Axford Park, Mount Hawthorn

    Jul 11, 2024·9m
  15. 15

    Freemasons & Fighter Command: Mount Lawley, Western Australia

    Jun 27, 2024·12m
  16. 16

    The Empire Strikes Broome: 3rd March 1942

    Jun 18, 2024·12m
  17. 17

    Amity and Albany: Western Australia

    Apr 22, 2024·8m
  18. 18

    South West Sentinels: Cape Naturaliste Radar Station and Lighthouse

    Mar 28, 2024·14m
  19. 19

    The 'Diamond Dakota Mystery' and the Bombing of Broome

    Hidden gem

    Backyard Battlefields host James DeLeo interviews journalist Juliet Wills about the 1942 Broome attack and a Dutch Dakota carrying diamonds from Java to Australia.

    Mar 21, 2024·41m·2 clips
  20. 20

    Coral Coast and Kormoran: Red Bluff, Western Australia

    Mar 14, 2024·12m
  21. 21

    Sun, Surf and Submarines: Garden Island, Western Australia

    Mar 8, 2024·9m
  22. 22

    Pirate, Explorer, Travel Writer: The Life of William Dampier

    Feb 29, 2024·11m
  23. 23

    Murder on the Dancefloor: The Trial of Audrey Jacob

    Feb 7, 2024·9m
  24. 24

    Law & Order in the Swan River Colony: The Perth Courthouse

    Feb 2, 2024·7m
  25. 25

    Gunships at the Darwin Tip: The Sandline Affair 1997

    Jan 19, 2024·9m
  26. 26

    Built by Convicts: Perth Town Hall, 1870

    Jan 13, 2024·6m
  27. 27

    'Prize of War': The 'REMO', Fremantle 1940.

    Dec 14, 2023·7m
  28. 28

    The Emu War

    Dec 7, 2023·10m
  29. 29

    Ecclesiastical Architecture: St Albans Church, Highgate.

    Nov 17, 2023·6m
  30. 30

    A Duel on the Swan River: Fremantle, 1832

    Nov 9, 2023·11m
  31. 31

    Geographe Bay and the French Baudin Expedition 1800

    Oct 19, 2023·7m
  32. 32

    Perth's 'Arc de Triomphe'?: The Barracks Arch, Western Australia

    Oct 4, 2023·5m
  33. 33

    Australia Under Attack: Shelling of Newcastle, 1942

    Oct 4, 2023·8m
  34. 34

    Australian Army Chinooks: Fremantle

    Oct 2, 2023·5m
  35. 35

    Onslow Bombing: Western Australia 1943

    Sep 21, 2023·7m
  36. 36

    Pinjarra Mounted Volunteers

    Sep 14, 2023·9m
  37. 37

    Lighthorse Victoria Cross: Hugo Throssell

    Sep 9, 2023·13m
  38. 38

    NUCLEAR TEST: Monte Bello Islands, Western Australia

    Sep 1, 2023·10m
  39. 39

    Built by Redcoats: Kojanup Barracks

    Jun 23, 2021·7m
  40. 40

    Fremantle Artillery Barracks: Cantonment Hill, Western Australia

    Jun 23, 2021·11m
  41. 41

    Ibuki: Anzac Convoy Escort

    Feb 26, 2021·10m
  42. 42

    Swan Barracks: Northbridge, Western Australia

    Feb 16, 2021·12m
  43. 43

    Dilhorn House: An Introduction

    Feb 9, 2021·9m
  44. 44

    Sydney Harbour Attacked - Postscript: Japanese Submariner funeral 1942

    Feb 12, 2018·10m
  45. 45

    Japanese Indian Ocean Raid 1944

    Oct 18, 2017·8m
  46. 46

    Sydney Harbour Attacked: The Japanese Midget Submarine Raid

    An interview with author Peter Gross about the Japanese midget submarine attack on Sydney Harbour in 1942.

    Jul 30, 2017·42m·2 clips
  47. 47

    BOMBING OF DARWIN 1942: Interview with author Peter Grose

    An interview with author Peter Gross about his book on the Japanese bombing of Darwin in 1942, discussing the event's historical significance.

    Mar 8, 2017·48m
  48. 48

    Melon Hill Observation Post: Swanbourne, Western Australia

    Jun 1, 2016·8m
  49. 49

    K-Heavy Battery: Point Peron, Western Australia

    This episode explores the K-Heavy Battery coastal defense installation at Point Perrin, Western Australia, during World War II.

    Mar 20, 2016·18m
  50. 50

    U-Boat Attack: German Submarine Operations in Australian Waters

    Nov 8, 2015·19m