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.
Sarbi visits the Australian War Memorial
Sarbi, the Australian special forces explosives detection dog, will be receiving a Purple Cross from the RSPCA
Remembering 1942: Ruin Ridge
Originally presented by Peter Stanley on Sunday, 28 July 2002 beside the Roll of Honour at the Memorial, as part of the Roll of Honour Talks series.
Remembering 1942
Using documents and photographs drawn from its collection and introduced by its historians, the Memorial remembers Australia's war in 1942.
Remembering 1942: The Bombing of Darwin
Transcript and audio of talk originally presented by Dr Peter Stanley, on Tuesday 19 February 2002 beside the Roll of Honour at the Memorial, as part of the Roll of Honour Talks Series.
Anniversary talks
Transcripts of a series of talks held beside the Memorial's Roll of Honour. The talks were initiated in 2002 to mark the anniversary of the many significant events of 1942. The successful series of talks continued throughout 2003.
Remembering 1942: The Loss of HMAS Perth
Originally presented by Dr Peter Stanley on Friday, 1 March 2002 beside the Roll of Honour at the Memorial, as part of the Roll of Honour Talks series.