Aussie Inventions That Changed The World (2019)

S1E3 Wartime

Amidst the chaos of war, Australian ingenuity shines through. William Scurry crafted a decoy drip rifle, aiding Anzacs in their safe retreat from Gallipoli. Meanwhile, Alexander Worsfold designed a versatile transport vehicle to expedite the care of wounded soldiers at the Western Front. In World War II, Adelaide native Howard Florey and his team pioneered penicillin, the groundbreaking medication first used to treat infected Allied troops. Additionally, Evelyn Owen from Wollongong developed a submachine gun that outperformed others, earning the affectionate title of 'the diggers' darling'.