Search a title or topic

Over 20 million podcasts, powered by 

Player FM logo
Artwork

Content provided by Shrine of Remembrance. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Shrine of Remembrance or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!

Shrine Stories: The Invisible Enemy

30:15
 
Share
 

Manage episode 505056173 series 1106803
Content provided by Shrine of Remembrance. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Shrine of Remembrance or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

When we think of war, we often picture the biggest danger being the guns, bombs, and bullets. But until the early 20th century, disease was actually the greatest killer on the battlefield. In several campaigns, illness claimed twice as many lives as enemy fire.

During the Second World War, Major Henry Shannon played a critical role in the fight against this hidden enemy. Through innovative inventions and educational posters, he worked to protect Australian troops from the devastating impacts of disease.

In this episode, Major Shannon’s granddaughter, Gabby Walters, explores his ground-breaking work and the legacy he left on the Australian Army Medical Corps.

  continue reading

286 episodes

Artwork
iconShare
 
Manage episode 505056173 series 1106803
Content provided by Shrine of Remembrance. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Shrine of Remembrance or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

When we think of war, we often picture the biggest danger being the guns, bombs, and bullets. But until the early 20th century, disease was actually the greatest killer on the battlefield. In several campaigns, illness claimed twice as many lives as enemy fire.

During the Second World War, Major Henry Shannon played a critical role in the fight against this hidden enemy. Through innovative inventions and educational posters, he worked to protect Australian troops from the devastating impacts of disease.

In this episode, Major Shannon’s granddaughter, Gabby Walters, explores his ground-breaking work and the legacy he left on the Australian Army Medical Corps.

  continue reading

286 episodes

Semua episode

×
 
Loading …

Welcome to Player FM!

Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.

 

Copyright 2025 | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | | Copyright
Listen to this show while you explore
Play