Dark Secrets: The True Story of Murder in Hmas Australia

A brutal murder aboard HMAS Australia in 1942 reveals a dark secret as two shipmates, allegedly linked to a homosexual group, face accusations of killing a young sailor. The military investigation and court martial highlight the officers' struggle to prove guilt without exposing sensitive motives that could be exploited by enemies. This incident not only ignites controversy within the Royal Australian Navy but also leads to significant legal and political repercussions, overshadowing the tragic fate of the murdered sailor, who remains a faceless victim in history.