Author Talk with Michael Veitch Cindy.Luu Wed, 02/04/2025 - 10:27 #005fbe Designed Approved Author Michael Veitch will join us at the Memorial to discuss his new book Borneo: The Last Campaign Date: Wednesday, 3 September 2025 Time: 12.30 pm - 1.30 pm Location: Theatre, Australian War Memorial Free event Signed books will be available for purchase on the day. Book now About Michael Veitch Michael Veitch began his career in the 1980s writing and performing in television comedy with programs such as the D-Generation and Fast Forward before working as a newspaper columnist and regular broadcaster for ABC radio in Melbourne and Tasmania. Between 2005-2010 he presented the national TV arts program on ABC Television, Sunday Arts. In addition to numerous TV, film and theatre credits, Michael has published thirteen books on subjects including travel, history, marine exploration and military history. His most recent title is Borneo – the Last Campaign, released August 2025. Michael is also the author of three plays, Flak, Mystery in the Air and Hell Ship which have each toured extensively across Australia. In 2020, Michael was admitted into the RAAF as a Special Reserve Capability Officer, joining the History and Heritage Branch holding the rank of Wing Commander. Borneo – the Last Campaign From bestselling author Michael Veitch (Australia's Secret Army, Turning Point) comes the story of the brilliant, yet controversial campaign which ended Australia's involvement in World War II. Borneo: The Last Campaign tells the story of Operation OBOE, the massive, three-pronged assault on the vast Japanese-held island of Borneo in 1945. It was one of the largest amphibious invasions of the entire war, and a virtually all-Australian operation. Explore more - You may also like The End of the Second World War Join us as we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War through a series of special events and public programs. Find out more. Read more WM Magazine We are proud to announce the arrival of WM - the Australian War Memorial's new magazine and website. Explore today. Read more Victory in the Pacific The Second World War officially ended for Australia on 15 August 1945 with Japan's unconditional surrender to the Allies. Learn more. Read more Second World War Galleries Explore how Australians fought in campaigns against Germany and Italy in Europe, the Mediterranean and North Africa; and against Japan in south-east Asia. Located on level 2. Read more