Memorial Articles
The Memorial boasts a staff of subject specialists in all aspects of military history and museum practice.
Our articles and our Encyclopedia allow subject specialists to share their knowledge on Australian military history.
They also provide a way for us to take a closer look at the people and the stories behind the history and our museum collection.

Film Collection Online: The Department of Information Second World War films
Explore the Film Collection Online

Diorama conservation - Condition reporting and documentation
Learn about the conservation and restoration process of the Lone Pine diorama

The 95th anniversary of the battle of Hamel, 4 July 1918
Read about the battle of Hamel, 4th July 1918, a largely Australian-planned battle which achieved a stunning victory over the Germans at the cost of minimal casualties.

Film Collection Online: The First World War
Read more about the First World War film collection available as downloadable content.

The Man Behind The Bearskin
Learn about Captain Frederick Wilberforce Alexander Steele who served with Royal Fusiliers, from 1910 to 1914.

Help us find the relatives of those recorded in our Remembrance Book
The Memorial needs your help in finding the families of servicemen and women who are included in our Remembrance Book.
"The Last Halifax"
Read about the Halifax MZ467 of 462 Squadron, and their mission of the 16th and 17th April 1945

A fateful flight : conspicious gallantry off Algeria
A fateful flight : Australian Navigator takes control of his aircraft flying at low level after pilot killed. He has never flown an aircraft before, let alone one with multiple engines and one that is damaged, barely above the water and in the dark.