Wartime Issue 41 2008
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Conflicts since 1945
In 1945, with the end of the Second World War and the creation
of the United Nations, many people were optimistic that the world was
entering a new era of peace. For Australia the following decades were
a time of great prosperity.
- Australia's other Asian Wars by Karl James
Australians have been serving in south-east Asia for over a decade before the Vietnam War - Suffer little children by Nigel Steel
During the Korean War, thousands were forced from their homes and became refugees - One 'Nasho's' war by Elizabeth Stewart
Despite the anguish, Richard Barry viewed national service as a privilege - Impressions of Peacekeeping by Ian Hodges
A new exhibit commemorates the thousands of Australians who have worked to bring safety to some of the most dangerous places on earth
A model gift by Steve Bullard
An innocent request had a prolonged sequel
Hugh and Harry by Norman H. Young
An act of kindness in 1942 forged a link with a father who died for
his country
The desert campaign by Peter Burness
Throughout the First World War the Australian Light Horse was central
to British successes in the Sinai and in Palestine and Syria
Conspicuous gallantry by David Stewart
In the heroic charge of the Australian Light Horse against Beersheba,
Major James Lawson led the way
Eloquent silence by Elizabeth Williamson
A simple idea began a tradition that honours the sacrifices of war
Bridging the divide by Josephine Kildea
Miss Chomley kept prisoners of war and their families in touch
With grateful thanks... by Joanne Smedley
Dogged detective work adds personalities to rare photographs
Taking it on the road by Sven Knudsen
For ten years the Memorial has been taking the National Collection
to Australians far and wide
Who was the man with the donkey? by Emily Robertson
A recent sale has re-ignited a decades old debate about a famous painting
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