1918 began badly. The terrible Passchendaele fighting had left the Australians exhausted and under strength but the will of a nation spurred them toward victory.
An exhibition featuring maps, photographs, art, medals plus an 18-pounder field gun and an exposed portion of a British Mark IV tank from the final days of the Great War.
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The Memorial's new permanent exhibition brings history alive with five First World War aircraft and a new light and sound show produced by Peter Jackson with Wingnut Films and Weta Digital.
Opens Friday 28 November
International Conference 1918 Year of Victory
The Australian War Memorial is hosting an international history conference to mark the 90th anniversary of the end of the Great War. Outstanding First World War scholars from various nations will present their latest research findings and discuss issues surrounding the end of the Great War, its memory and enduring impact.
Those magnificent men and the Great War — Dinner in ANZAC Hall
Join us for dinner among five stunning First World War aircraft and listen to Peter Burness, curator of Over the front: the great war in the air, recount stories of action, drama and bravery during aerial battles over the Western Front in 1918. Friday 28 November, $80 per person
Join Beccy Cole, David Dixon and Hayley Jensen, backed by the Band of the Royal Millitary College of Australia and local choirs, for a night of traditional Christmas carols.
Bring the family and embrace the Christmas spirit at the Memorial.
Food and beverages available for sale onsite.
Christmas Carols 7pm Friday 12 December Memorial Grounds.
Cutting edge technology is combined with large iconic objects to tell powerful stories about Australian involvement in conflicts over six decades.
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- Advancing to victory, 1918
- Until 11 February 2009 in the Special Exhibitions Gallery
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- Featuring either a live bugler or piper.
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