The 1930s: a new imperial age by Richard Overy. In the years before the coming world war, the Axis nations were pursuing an outdated dream of empire.
"Vilely murdered" by Kristen Alexander. Five Australians were among 50 killed in reprisals for the Great Escape from a Nazi prison camp.
Locating the lost by Kate Ariotti. The search for prisoners of war dead along the Burma-Thailand railway.
Fire eater of the 48th by Michael Kelly. Lieutenant Charles Stoerkel survived all that war could throw at him, but he struggled in its aftermath.
Stories of loss by Jen Roberts. In the Great War, Australian families suffered greatly waiting for news from half a world away.
"A record beyond price" by Meghan Adams. Before the opening of the Memorial in 1941, the vast record of the First World War had been on display for many years.
The tinplate empire by Chris Goddard. After war’s end, tin toys led the recovery of Japanese industry.
Years of decay by Jordan Beavis. Australia’s armed forces were neglected between the First and Second World Wars.
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