Letters from Elands River Post
The South African War was candidly described by colonial Australian soldiers.
South African (Boer) War 1899 - 1902
Final Mission
How Sean Hobbs' photography became the cornerstone of the Memorial’s Afghanistan collection.
Afghanistan 2001 - 2021
A Painted Proclamation
A colonial artwork in the Memorial’s collection has its roots in brutal frontier warfare.
Colonial 1788-1901
The Perth sail
In early 1942, HMAS Perth was sunk during the Battle of Sunda Strait.
Second World War 1939 - 1945
A very rare stretcher
On a pallet at the Memorial’s Treloar Technology Centre is a very rare stretcher.
First World War 1914 - 1918
Forged in Fire
An Australian commando's story of life and death on the frontline.
Afghanistan 2001 - 2021
Ascending the Summit
In December 1941, the 1 Australian Corps Ski School opened in Lebanon.
Second World War 1939 - 1945
The Second Battle of Krithia
The Anzacs’ first offensive at Krithia was doomed - and the cost was devastating.
First World War 1914 - 1918
Dust in the grooves
During WW2 the ABC sent out units to record audio for radio broadcast.
Second World War 1939 - 1945
An early renovation
Ernest Thain’s film shows the construction of two new wings between 1968 - 1971
Secret agents across the Samichon
Sergeant Jack Harris fought behind enemy lines in the closing months of the Korean war.
Korean War 1950 - 1953