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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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A man with a flamethrower on his back sets fire to the grass as smoke billows ahead.

Assault by Fire

Flame-throwers aroused terror and revulsion, but they came to be used by all sides in warfare.

By Shane Casey

First World War 1914 - 1918

Remembering Australian UN Peacekeeper Ian Ward

On 12 Nov 1974, Australian peacekeeper Ian Ward was killed by a land mine in Cyprus.

Peacekeeping 1947 - today

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

Informal portrait of Miss Evelyn Chapman

The battlefield brushstrokes of Evelyn Chapman

The first Australian female artist to portray the aftermath on the Western Front.

First World War 1914 - 1918

Vibrant painting showing a man eating with a Nazi soldier, with other green uniformed soldiers brandishing weapons outside to search haystacks.

Stories of Survival

An immigrant artist left a record of her wartime story.

By Ally Roche

Second World War 1939 - 1945

Squadron Leader Raymond Thorold-Smith, DFC

Missing in action

An ace fighter pilot vanished while defending Darwin against the town’s 53rd Japanese air raid.

By Dr Kristen Alexander

Second World War 1939 - 1945

Studio portrait of Jean Matthews in her Red Cross uniform and hat

Ripples of Wartime: Jean Matthews

Jean Matthews went to the Vietnam War as a volunteer Red Cross aid worker in 1966.

Vietnam War 1962 - 1975

Ripples of Wartime: Des Files

Des was opposed to the conscription of young men of his own generation to fight in Vietnam.

Vietnam War 1962 - 1975

Jean McLean carries a young girl on her hip

Ripples of Wartime: Jean McLean

Jean McLean was a founding member of Save Our Sons, fighting against conscription.

Vietnam War 1962 - 1975

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

Ripples of Wartime: My-Van Tran

My-Van Tran grew up in middle-class Saigon family and then left South Vietnam to study.

Vietnam War 1962 - 1975

Ripples of Wartime: Chas Martin

Chas Martin was called up for National Service in 1969 - and disobeyed.

Vietnam War 1962 - 1975