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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 Australian patrol lays up in an anti-tank ditch near the perimeter of the Australian defences around Tobruk

Heroes of Tobruk

The Australians demonstrated determination and courage at Tobruk.

By Peter Burness

Second World War 1939 - 1945

Members of Mobile Cinema Unit 82 prepare their projector before an evening show, New Britain, 1945.

65 miles of film

The remarkable effort behind mobile cinemas.

By Greta Wass

Second World War 1939 - 1945

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

Definitely Not Cooks

In the modern era, women have forged outstanding Army careers as photographers too.

By Jennifer Selby

& Meleah Hampton

Afghanistan 2001 - 2021

Soldiers of 8RAR en route to the task force base

A Nasho's Service

What seemed like destiny became an experience that has lasted a lifetime.

By Simon Kleinig

Vietnam War 1962 - 1975

An Australian "Scarlet Pimpernel"

A little-known group of Chinese spies, organised and led by an Australian

By Stuart Braga

Second World War 1939 - 1945

Life in the Line

Soldiers of 1RAR in Korea

By Rose Dryzek

Korean War 1950 - 1953

Private John ‘Dogger’ Dick examining his negatives

Darkroom on the 38th Parallel

War zone Korea posed difficulties for photographers who shot and developed their film in situ.

By Greta Wass

Korean War 1950 - 1953

Reg Saunders and Tom Derrick shake hands after graduating from the Officer Cadets Training Unit

In his own words

The combat diaries of Diver Derrick

By Dr Mark Johnston

Second World War 1939 - 1945

Frank Clarke stands outside in his uniform

Ripples of Wartime: Frank Clarke

Frank Clarke is a Wergaia and Gunditjmara man who served in Vietnam.

Vietnam War 1962 - 1975

Photo of Di Fairhead while serving in Vietnam

Ripples of Wartime: Di Fairhead

Di Fairhead went to the Vietnam War as a physiotherapist in 1969.

Vietnam War 1962 - 1975

Pilots Major Jason Duggan (left) and Captain Jason Otter, C Squadron, 5th Aviation Regiment in the cockpit of Chinook A15-201

Final Mission

How Sean Hobbs' photography became the cornerstone of the Memorial’s Afghanistan collection.

By Kate Dethridge

Afghanistan 2001 - 2021