Leslie Morshead won fame as the defender of Tobruk during the Second World War and is among the most renowned Australian divisional commanders of that war. He was born at Ballarat in Victoria on 18 ...

John Monash is considered one of the war’s outstanding commanders. Monash was born in Melbourne on 27 June 1865. He was dux of Scotch College and studied arts and engineering at Melbourne University, ...

Described by Charles Bean as "short and dapper in figure, a vigorous, brave, upright and understanding leader of fighting men", William Birdwood commanded the Australian Corps for much of the First ...

Fifty years ago, on Christmas Day 1974, Judith Rowe stood in shock, staring at the collapsed building where she had sought ...

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During a live, interactive session with educators, students can explore some of the galleries at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, and see photographs, works of art, and film. They can learn ...

This series comprises the War Diaries created by the units of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) during the First World War. While on active service, Army headquarters, formations and units were ...

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people please be aware that this resource contains images and names of deceased persons. Filled with real and replica uniforms, equipment and artefacts, this ...

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1. History.--2. Reintroduction of the Boy Sailor Entry.--3. HMAS Leeuwin.--4. The Boys.--5. Junior Recruit Education and Training.--6. Life as a Juniour Recruit.--7. Leeuwin Staff.--8. Discipline.--9.

Single shot bolt action target rifle. Receiver marked SPORTCO MODEL 44 over Made in Australia by OMARK 7.62 mm Cal and the serial number. The butt has a storage scar to the lower section and has a ...

Note Photomap of the central section of the International (Green) Zone in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, showing the location of FOB Union III and FOB Union I. Scale 1:1,400. Shows also roads and streets ...