“Never Forget Australia”; Transformation at Villers-Bretonneux – a presentation via zoom by Dr Ross McMullin

The immense German onslaught in March 1918 caused Britain’s gravest crisis of World War I. Australians, rushed to the rescue, influenced the destiny of the world more than in any other year. The culmination of their contribution in the conflict’s climax was the stunning counter-attack at Villers-Bretonneux. It was acclaimed as the war’s most brilliant exploit, and no-one was more significant than Camberwell’s own Pompey Elliott.

To commemorate the anniversary of this celebrated feat, award-winning historian Ross McMullin will illuminate what occurred. Ross has written two books on Pompey, and his biography Pompey Elliott won awards for both literature and biography. His multi-biography Farewell, Dear People: Biographies of Australia’s Lost Generation was awarded the Prime Minister’s Prize for Australian History. His other books include Will Dyson: Australia’s Radical Genius, which was highly commended by the judges of the National Biography Award.

http://www.rossmcmullin.com.au

When : Tuesday 27 April 2021 6:45 for 7pm

Please book – the zoom link will be sent after booking

To book please call George Fernando 9885 9927 or email enquiries@chs.org.au