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.
Gallipoli Highlights: the Ottoman Collection
Learn about some of the objects in the collection of the Australian War Memorial relating to the Ottoman forces at Gallipoli
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Highlight on official records of the First World War: AWM38 - Records of Charles E W Bean, Official Historian
Highlight on the official records of the First World War is a centenary program highlighting those records created 100 years ago, why they exist and how we can help make these essential records available for research purposes. Records of Charles E W Bean, Official Historian.
Uncommon Bravery, Edward William Mattner MC DCM MM
Learn more about the life of Edward William Mattner MC DCM MM
Gallipoli to Afghanistan and the future: 100 years of mapping
Learn about the importance of mapping in tactical planning
"To win through safely would mean honour and achievement, on the other hand to fall would mean an honourable end."
Last goodbyes, personal reflections and contemplations on the meaning and reality of war form part of the accounts of Australians on the eve of battle on 24 April, 1915.
Ways of commemorating the centenary of the landing at Gallipoli
Learn more about some of the plans for commemorating the centenary of the landing at Gallipoli, 2015
Istanbul to Gallipoli - Simpson Prize 2015
Experiences of the Simpson Prize 2015 winners in Istanbul
Capturing Ephemera for the First World War Centenary
Learn about some of the Anzac Centenary celebrations