Maritime archaeologists in Australia have been very involved in WWII
remains in the Pacific, I suggest you contact the discussion list for
the Australasian Institute for Maritime Archaeology (AIMA) -
[log in to unmask], and I'm sure you'll get lots of
response.
Best,
Susan
Dr Susan Lawrence
Archaeology
La Trobe University
Melbourne 3084
Victoria Australia
ph 61 3 9479 1790
fax 61 3 9479 1881
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Sent: Wednesday, 5 September 2007 11:11 PM
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Subject: WWII archaeology query
Dear list members,
While idly flicking around cable channels last night I came across a
tribute to Steve Irwin (the crocodile hunter).
It showed two clips from a two-part mini-series of his (date unknown)
called 'Ghosts of War' in which he travelled to various sites in the
Pacific and talked about what troops there went through.
One clip in particular almost knocked me off my chair. Armed with a
camera crew and head-lamp, Irwin entered Japanese tunnels on
Guadalcanal. These tunnels were littered with various WWII period items
in varying states of decay and, more interestingly/disturbingly large
amounts of human bone. It really was amazing, whole long bones, skulls
etc.
Two questions really. Does anyone have the full show on tape or DVD? Are
these sites known to archaeologists?
I assume the tunnels have been closed (as a war-grave) but there he was
wandering around picking up bones etc.
I was astounded, does anyone know anything??
Jim D.
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