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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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Flight Sergeant J. Venning in the turret of a Lancaster Bomber

The role of a tail gunner in Bomber Command

Explore the coldest, loneliest and most vulnerable position in a Lancaster Bomber.

By Dr Lachlan Grant

Second World War 1939 - 1945

Intelligence on the Somme

British intelligence systems played an influential role in the conduct of the fighting in 1916.

By Jim Beach

First World War 1914 - 1918

Australian Victories in France

How much did they contribute to ending the First World War?

By Meleah Hampton

First World War 1914 - 1918

G for George Avro Lancaster on display in 2019

Shooting Gallery: G for George over Germany

Letters from Adrian Marks, a crew member on a Lancaster bomber, tell of the raids over Germany.

By Dr Karl James

Second World War 1939 - 1945

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

Engraved fountain pen belonging to Lieutenant Ronald Lister

Collection insights: a pen’s journey

The engraved fountain pen of Lieutenant Ronald Lister.

Second World War 1939 - 1945

The landing beaches at Normandy from the air, 1944

The Royal Australian Navy at Normandy

Australian sailors played many important roles in D-Day’s Operation Neptune.

By Dr Lachlan Grant

Second World War 1939 - 1945

General Hans-Jürgen von Arnim and other senior officers arrive at Trent Park

The Walls Have Ears

Eavesdropping on German prisoners in England provided crucial intelligence.

By Dr Helen Fry

Second World War 1939 - 1945

Hitler as military leader

By his own account a genius, was Hitler chiefly responsible for Nazi Germany's military defeat?

By Sir Richard J. Evans

Second World War 1939 - 1945

An ornate and fastidiously decorated fascist eagle clasping a Roman fasces, from which are suspended the symbols of the three Axis allies, each contained within a decorated wreath - from left to right, the Nazi swastika; the Italian arms and the Japanese 'rising sun' flag.

An Axis ornament

Trench art created at the POW camp in Cowra, NSW.

By Kerry Neale

Second World War 1939 - 1945

A group of seven Australians standing around a microphrone. Squadron Leader James Catanach is in the centre.

The Great Escape

The Great Escape, the largest Allied prisoner of war breakout of the Second World War.

Second World War 1939 - 1945

Four men stand against a brick wall, in front are seven men sitting on the ground.

Fit for Purpose

An airframe fitter was an essential job in Bomber Command.

By Chris Goddard

Second World War 1939 - 1945