Australian War Memorial Publications

Everyone loves the dioramas at the Australian War Memorial. For many people the famous First World War dioramas remain the most precious memory from their first visit. Moments in Time details the creation of our unique diorama collection. It shows how dioramas bring together the worlds of both art and the museum, records the creative experimentation of the artists, and places each diorama in its proper historical context. Hard cover, illustrated, 96 pages.
$24.95

Ideal for anyone with an interest in historic aircraft, this new book by Michael Nelmes profiles the Memorial's unique collection. With operational histories, archival images and colour plates, and stories of their war service, featured aircraft include Lancaster 'G for George', the German Me 262 jet fighter, the Iroquois helicopter, Canberra bomber, and many more! Hard cover, photographs, 352 pages.
$45.00

Guide to the battlefields, cemeteries and memorials of the Gallipoli peninsula. Small brochure style 35 pages.
$4.95

Revised and expanded, A Place to Remember is your personal tour of the Memorial. This stunning souvenir book takes you through the Memorial's Commemorative Area, galleries, and Sculpture Garden. Filled with colour images of relics and art works, including Lancaster bomber "G for George" and the Hall of Memory, the book also features our newest permanent exhibition, The Great War in the Air. Text includes an overview of each gallery, and the Eulogy for the Unknown Australian Soldier. Soft cover, photographs, 54 pages.
$14.95

New Britain and Papua campaigns, 1942-43. The first published translation of sections of the 'War history series' (Senshi sosho), the official history of Japanese involvement in the Second World War. The text covers the invasion of Rabaul in January 1942, the battles along the Kokoda Trail and at Milne Bay, and the destruction of the Japanese forces at Buna, Gona and Giruwa in January 1943. Soft cover, 260 pages.
$24.95

Blankets on the wire tells the tragic story of the mass breakout of Japanese prisoners of war from No. 12 Camp in Cowra during the early morning of 5 August 1944. The peaceful town experienced a night of violence that yui-gfed in four Australians and 234 Japanese losing their lives. Included are chapters on Attitudes at the time, The Breakout, The Aftermath and Reconciliation. The book has been published by the Australia - Japan Research Project to present both the Australian and Japanese perspectives in an attempt to further strengthen the understanding and bonds between our two countries. The book is written in English and also translated into Japanese. Paperback, Illustrated, 121 pages.
$9.95

Catalogue of the AWM's exhibition - Looking Back: Australians on Crete: - Works of Art by Michael Winters. Written in both english and greek. Paperback, illustrated, 34 pages.
$3.00

25 April 1915 is a date etched in Australia's history. Its anniversary is commemorated across the country each year as ANZAC Day. The Dawn of the Legend Exhibition told the story of the Australians who landed at Gallipoli, and of the creation of the ANZAC legend. Soft cover, illustrations, 20 pages.
$4.00

The Australian War Memorial takes pride in announcing the next volume in the series 'The Official History of Australia's involvement in Southeast Asian Conflicts 1948-75. The successor to the highly acclaimed 'To Long Tan', originally published in 1993, this volume is the second volume in the series of 9 books to deal with combat operations in Vietnam. This book examines and interprets the experience of the Australian Army in the Vietnam War from the beginning of 1967 to mid 1968. It explains the difficulties and dangers faced by the Australians in operating with limited resources, and the decision to construct a controversial barrier minefiel and the subsequent failure of this project. It also covers the period of the Tet Offensive and the Australian response which culminated in the actions around Fire Support Bases Coral and Balmoral. Hardback, indexed, illustrated, 650 pages.
$80.00

This CD ROM covers the seige at Tobruk, the battle for Papua, RAF Bomber Command in England & the Sandakan-Ranau death marches. Requirements Windows 3.1, 486 DX2, 8Mb RAM, 10Mb hard disk space, 2 x CD Rom's; Macintosh System 7.1 68040 processor, 16MB RAM, 4 x CD Rom's.
$15.00

Medical aspects of Australia's involvement in southeast asian conflicts 1950-72. The book details the medical experiences of the Australian Army and RAAF from the initial despatch of Australian service personnel to Malaya in 1950 to the aftermath of Vietnam. Hardback, indexed, illustrated, 505 pages.
$65.00

Catalogue of exhibition by Peter Churcher, official war artist, 2002 - The war against terrorism. Paperback, illustrated, 23 pages. Paperback. Illustrated. 23 pages.
$3.00

This high quality full colour book contains over 100 works from the Memorial's art collection. Offering a unique perspective on works of art from some of Australia's most influential artists, including Tom Roberts, Arthur Streeton, Stella Bowen, William Dobell, Donald Friend, Sidney Nolan, Grace Cossington Smith, Peter Churcher and Wendy Sharpe. Hardcover, illustrated, 196 pages.
$39.95

Catalogue of the AWM travelling exhibition curated by Simon Forrester, 1997. Paperback, illustrated, 24 pages.
$4.00

Official history of Australia's involvment in the Korean war. Strategy & Diplomacy. Hardback, indexed, illustrated, 548 pages.
$37.95