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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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Australians standing by in a hot section of the front, 400 yards from the enemy, Tobruk

Behind the Cover: Siege of Tobruk

One of George Silk’s most striking photographs of Australian soldiers during the siege of Tobruk

Second World War 1939 - 1945

A theatre of 'perculiar significance'

“The front line of Australian defence”

Second World War 1939 - 1945

Lawrence H. Cecil of the ABC, recording messages home on board HMAS Perth, 1941.

Dust in the grooves

During WW2 the ABC sent out units to record audio for radio broadcast.

By Jennifer Selby

Second World War 1939 - 1945