The Loss of HMAS Armidale by Dr Kevin Smith

David Stratton · Nov 8, 2017 ·

Podcast of Dr Kevin Smith talking about the Loss of HMAS Armidale on 1 December 1942 .

Recorded in Sydney on 18 April 2017
Duration 53 minutes

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The Loss of HMAS Armidale by Dr Kevin Smith

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