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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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Artwork by Alan Moore of HMAS Arunta patrolling the Admiralty Islands

The Arunta Log

The Tribal Class destroyer served widely and with distinction in Australia’s north in 1944.

By Commander Felicity Petrie

Second World War 1939 - 1945

Bletchley Park where women carried out vital work as codebreakers and cryptanalysts

Women and Deception

The role of women in espionage is a missing dimension in the history of D-Day.

By Dr Helen Fry

Second World War 1939 - 1945

Three RAAF members bottle feed Vietnamese babies at Tan Son Nhut airfield

Operation Babylift

Crews of RAAF Hercules C-130 has an unusual mission in the last days of the Vietnam war.

By Emily Hyles

Vietnam War 1962 - 1975

First Qantas Baby Lift flight from Bangkok to Australia on 5 April 1975.

Operation Babylift, 50 years on

In early April 1975, the RAAF joined a daring US-led mission — Operation Babylift

Vietnam War 1962 - 1975

An American soldier inspects German loot, found at the Schlosskirche in the south German town Ellingen, 24 April 1945

McDonnell and the Monuments Men

Stolen masterpieces. A hidden Nazi treasure trove. An Australian officer on a mission.

By Alix Heraid

Second World War 1939 - 1945

The untold story of Sister Edith Blake

The only Australian nurse killed in action during the First World War.

First World War 1914 - 1918

Trapped

Trapped is a six part series about a group of Australian airmen stranded on Timor during WW2.

By Tom Trumble

Second World War 1939 - 1945

Nurses and patients at the Anzac Hostel in Victoria c 1919.

Casualties of war

For those who survived the ordeal of combat, the medical legacies could last a lifetime.

By Craig Tibbitts

First World War 1914 - 1918

Forbidden diaries

Sister Betty Jeffrey's story of survival, courage, and comradeship as a prisoner of war.

By Robyn van Dyk

Second World War 1939 - 1945

A terrific flash of light

Corporal Allan Chick’s story is one of survival against the odds, after surviving many horrors o

By Meghan Adams

Second World War 1939 - 1945

A Glass Tribute

Two glass sculptural installations have been hand-made by artist, Annette Blair.

Movie still from They serve that men may fly [AWM F10244]

The Home (movie) Front

During the Second World War, Australian servicemen and servicewomen captured their lives on film

By Sarah Kershaw

Second World War 1939 - 1945