We continue our trip into central NSW. From the birthplace of an Australian sporting icon in Cootamundra, through the cherry capital of Australia to the historic location of the Cowra breakout.
This occurred on 5 August 1944, when 1,104 Japanese prisoners of war attempted to escape from a prisoner of war camp near Cowra, in New South Wales, Australia.
It was the largest prison escape of World War II, as well as one of the bloodiest. During the escape and ensuing manhunt, four Australian soldiers and 231 Japanese soldiers were killed. The remaining escapees were re-captured and imprisoned.
We visit this historic location and learn more about beautiful Cowra.
Make sure you get behind the wheel and enjoy the drive past canola fields, rolling hills and big blue skies.
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