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An American soldier inspects German loot, found at the Schlosskirche in the south German town Ellingen, 24 April 1945. Courtesy: The U.S National Archives and Records Administration, RG 111-SC-204899

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An RAAF convoy, transporting the V2 rocket through Sydney, September 1957.

Rocket Science for Australians

The Memorial’s V2 rocket and Meillerwagen trailer have many stories to tell

By Duncan Beard

Second World War 1939 - 1945

Australian soldiers inspect Mephisto, a German A7V tank

A Tale of Two Tanks

Mephisto was not the first tank to cause a stir on arrival in Australia.

By Meleah Hampton

First World War 1914 - 1918

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The V2 rocket on display in Trafalgar Square, London in September 1945.

The Vengeance Weapon Series: What is the V2 Rocket?

The first video in a new series about the V2 rocket.

Second World War 1939 - 1945