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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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At sea from Fremantle - Pte George McCoullough 1st recovery section, 1st army field workshop with "Butch", the regimental dog that he and his pal Pte Archie Holmes brought from Sydney to Puckapunyal and then smuggled aboard.

A is for Animals

An A to Z of animals in war, from mascots and messengers to creepy-crawlies.

A pigeon takes poppies from the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Winged Warriors

Pigeons have been in use in both war and civilian life for centuries.

By Claire Hunter

Bringing up the Guns by Septimus Power

Discover Harold Septimus Power’s powerful First World War painting 'Bringing up the Guns'.

First World War 1914 - 1918

Australians of the Imperial Camel Corps on parade near Rafa, 1918

Rough, rude & coarse men

Australians in the Imperial Camel Corps.

By Hannah Swaine

First World War 1914 - 1918

Animals in war

Australians have had a long history of fighting alongside animals.

By Meleah Hampton