In conversation with Phil Craig on 1945: The Reckoning

Boffins Books is delighted to host Phil Craig for the release of his latest book, 1945: The Reckoning.
Explore the stories of WW2 and uncover uncomfortable truths and what victory truly means.
In India, a generation committed to independence must decide whether to support 'the Raj' or fight alongside the Japanese.
In Borneo, a little known Australian special forces campaign - secretly controlled from London - goes horribly wrong.
In Indochina and the East Indies British, Generals free and arm Japanese prisoners of war and use them in savage campaigns that aim to put colonial rulers back into their palaces.
Take a look back into the uncomfortable and inspiring events of WW2 and at what victory in the Second World War truly means with 1954.
Explore the stories of WW2 and uncover uncomfortable truths and what victory truly means.
In India, a generation committed to independence must decide whether to support 'the Raj' or fight alongside the Japanese.
In Borneo, a little known Australian special forces campaign - secretly controlled from London - goes horribly wrong.
In Indochina and the East Indies British, Generals free and arm Japanese prisoners of war and use them in savage campaigns that aim to put colonial rulers back into their palaces.
Take a look back into the uncomfortable and inspiring events of WW2 and at what victory in the Second World War truly means with 1954.
Thursday 9 October 2025 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (UTC+08)
Location
State Library of Western Australia
25 Francis Street, Perth WA 6000
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