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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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The Lone Pine diorama at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra.

Courage at Lone Pine

The Lone Pine diorama depicts the attack on 6 August 1915.

First World War 1914 - 1918

In a captured trench at Lone Pine, Major Leslie Morshead (right) looks at Australian and Turkish dead lying on top of the parapet.

Bloody Ridge: the assault on Lone Pine

The seizing of Lone Pine was one of the most heroic Australian actions of the Gallipoli campaign

By Ashley Ekins

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

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Norman Hetherington with his puppets including Mr Squiggle

From camouflage to cartoons: Norman Hetherington

The remarkable story of Mr Squiggle's creator, Norman Hetherington

Second World War 1939 - 1945

A theatre of 'perculiar significance'

“The front line of Australian defence”

Second World War 1939 - 1945

Second Lieutenant Nakanishi formerly Commandant of the Notogawa prisoner of war (POW) camp surrenders his sword (and command) to Lt Goddard who was captured at Singapore on 15 February 1942

The Spirit of the Samurai

At surrender ceremonies in 1945, Japanese leaders were made to do the unthinkable.

By Haruki Yoshida

Second World War 1939 - 1945

Lessons of the Korean War

The Korean war redefined Australia's armed force development and contribution

By John Blaxland

Korean War 1950 - 1953

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

Animals in war

Australians have had a long history of fighting alongside animals.

By Meleah Hampton

Australians cleaning off mud, France, December 1916

Somme Sort of Life

Mud and mortality on the Western Front.

By Stephanie Boyle

First World War 1914 - 1918

Private Victor Nelson of 2/3 Pioneer Battalion at Tarakan, Borneo, 1945

Service as Citizenship

After the First World War, Indigenous soldiers struggled to gain rights and recognition.

By Rachel Caines

First World War 1914 - 1918

Holly with her paternal grandparents and sisters during the Bicentennial Naval Review, January 1988.

An Arc of Service

A Wollongong builder, a nurse, an Ararat grocer and a bank clerk. Normal Australians. My family.

By Holly Pritchard