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Short films of wartime and war-like service

Our Stories of Service series presents 15 biographies of service during World War I, World War II, the Vietnam War and peacekeeping operations. Each film is under 8 minutes. Watch their stories.

World War I 1914 to 1918

Soldiers standing near a gun with some loading and operating the gun.

World War II 1939 to 1945

Korean War 1950 to 1953

Photograph of 3RAR on the deck of a US troopship

Vietnam War 1962 to 1975

A male soldier standing in front of a tank.

Twelve new Peace Operations summaries

When Mozambique gained independence from Portugal in 1975, the country plunged into a long civil war. Australians were among the peacekeepers who provided assistance through the United Nations. Learn more about Mozambique and other peacekeeping operations involving Australia.

Read the new summaries

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World Wide Effort: Australia's Peacekeepers

We presented copies of World Wide Effort: Australia's Peacekeepers at the 75th Anniversary of Australian Peacekeeping national service. The book gives a historical account of Australians as global peacekeepers, peacemakers and peacebuilders. The revised edition is now available to download or read online.

Independence: Stories of the Royal Australian Navy

A poster of women dressed in various uniforms.

Australian Women in War: Service, Courage and Care

Home Front

Veterans' stories: their words

We gather stories of ordinary Australians who've had extraordinary experiences serving in wars, conflicts and peace operations all over the world

Watch their oral histories

Murray Willing: his story

Murray enlisted in the AIF in 1940. He recalls being wounded by a sniper at Buna in Papua and then being evacuated.

Gordon Jamieson: his story

Gordon was only 19 when he joined the Army in 1940. He recalls hearing the war was over while imprisoned in Singapore.

Women's Services podcast

DVA's Dr Fleming explores the role of the women’s services, both overseas and in Australia. Hear stories from those who contributed to the war effort.

Listen to the podcast