Subscribe      List an Event or Business      Invite a Writer      Write for WN      Writers      Other Locations
1 million Australian readers every month      list your event

On War with Dr Meleah Hampton at National Library of Australia

Home > Canberra > Free | Libraries | Public Lectures
by Courtney Symes (subscribe)
Courtney is a freelance fashion, art and design writer and content creator for www.mrgift.com.au - an online boutique specialising in quality gifts for men. Read more of Courtney’s work at www.alittlepinkbook.blogspot.com.au
Event:
Learn more about the First World War battle of Pozières
The battle of Pozières was a brutal two-week fight for the French village of Pozières, as well as the ridge it is located on. This battle is particularly significant in Australian history, due to the high number of Australian casualties incurred during this First World War battle.

National Library Australia, free talk, free lectures, free talks in Canberra, history talks, war history, Dr Meleah Hampton, War Memorial, The Battle of Pozières, First World War history
Free talk: On War with Dr Meleah Hampton at National Library Australia. Image from www.nla.gov.au


Anyone interested in war history, or this particular battle will enjoy this free one-hour talk from 5.30-6.30pm on Thursday 4 August, 2016 from Australian War Memorial historian, Dr Hampton will "explore the allied efforts to capture the OG (Old German) trench line near Pozières, France, in 1916".

This talk is run in association with the Canberra Great War Study Group, the Estaminet.
Help us improve  Click here if you liked this article  11
Share: email  facebook  twitter
Why? Learn more about the First World War battle of Pozières
When: 5.30-6.30pm
Phone: 02 6262 1111
Where: National Library Australia
Cost: FREE
Your Comment
Articles from other cities
Featured
Top Events
Popular Articles
Categories
Lists
Questions