Second World War Official Histories

The official history of Australia's involvement in the Second World War represents one of the longest and largest historical endeavours Australia has ever seen. The enterprise began in January 1943 with the appointment of Gavin Long as General Editor. The 22 volumes, written 14 authors, were published by the Memorial over a 25-year period between 1952 and 1977.

The introduction by Anne-Marie Condé, Historian can be found here: https://www.awm.gov.au/official-histories/introduction/second_world_war
The copyright statement can be found here: https://www.awm.gov.au/official-histories/second_world_war/copyright

• Australia in the War of 1939–1945. Series 1 – Army
• Australia in the War of 1939–1945. Series 2 – Navy
• Australia in the War of 1939–1945. Series 3 – Air
• Australia in the War of 1939–1945. Series 4 – Civil
• Australia in the War of 1939–1945. Series 5 – Medical