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During World War II (WWII), Australia faced a dilemma: Many women were eager to do…
Thousands of residents of Australia had their lives turned upside down almost overnight in 1939.…
After the Japanese surrender to the allies on 14 August 1945, the Australian Prime Minister…
In 1950, despite still recovering from the devastation of World War Two (WWII), Australia was…
Australia’s highest military honour is the Victoria Cross (VC). It has been awarded through the…
On 7 May 1945 German General Alfred Jodl, representing German High Command, signed a document…