Issue 2 - Spring 2025

WM Issue 2 - Spring 2025 cover

Stories from the Front

In this second issue of WM, the Australian War Memorial’s new magazine, we journey deep into the heart of conflict through the theme ‘Stories from the Front’.

From the earliest colonial skirmishes to the turbulent years of the Vietnam War, this edition brings together voices that illuminate the human cost, courage, and complexity of Australia’s military history.

Highlights include:

  • The morale and combat motivation of Commonwealth soldiers in the two World Wars.
  • Official war artists and Australia's role in the Burma Campaign.
  • Defining war and Australian history.

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In this issue

William Dargie, Planes of 134 Squadron grounded by the ‘Chota’ monsoon (January 1945, oil on canvas on cardboard, 40 cm x 46 cm, ART23910)

Bearing Witness

Official war artists and Australia’s role in the Burma Campaign.

By Anthea Gunn

& Alex Torrens

Second World War 1939 - 1945