80th anniversary of the Siege of Tobruk

This month, we reflect on the 8-month siege in which some 14,000 Australian troops served, earning their iconic nickname 'Rats of Tobruk' from the Germans. Our short film captures the reflections of 6 Australian veterans who served in North Africa and survived the siege.

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A man at the opening of a shelter dug in the ground and covered over by sandbags and rocks

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Anzac Day Posters 2021
Artwork depicting children cheering among poppies and a photoframe with school children laying flowers on the ground
Why We Remember: P-3 Commemoration presentation
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Reflections: Capturing Veterans' Stories

Did you know?

We've produced over 100 resources on Australia's military and service history. Many are for teachers and students. Some have won national awards.

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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

Fall of Singapore

Watch stories from Australian veterans who served in Malaya and Singapore during WW2. Some were taken prisoner and others served aboard naval ships.

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