Cowra Prisoner of War Camp Site
Cowra Prisoner of War Camp Site, Military detention site in Cowra, Australia.
The former prisoner of war compound spans across multiple acres, featuring remnants of guard towers, accommodation blocks, and administrative buildings.
In August 1944, the camp witnessed the largest prisoner breakout in British Commonwealth military history when 1000 Japanese inmates attempted to escape.
The site represents the intersection of Australian, Japanese, and Italian military experiences during World War II through preserved structures and artifacts.
Visitors can follow interpretive signs along designated paths to examine the remaining foundations and learn about different sections of the former camp.
The camp site contains a five-panel sculpture depicting figures from different nationalities affected by the wartime internment, including guards and prisoners.
Location: Cowra Shire
GPS coordinates: -33.81500,148.70600
Latest update: March 10, 2025 02:57
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