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Australia Under Attack: In Their Own Words (Educational), (Student activity)

How would you feel if Australia was under attack? Hear from 5 Australians about their experiences of the air and naval attacks in World War II.

Australian experiences in the Vietnam War: In Their Own Words (Student activity), (Virtual lesson), (Oral history), (Educational)

Gain an insight into how serving in the Vietnam War affected the lives of Australian veterans.

Commemorating Anzac Day: In Their Own Words (Student activity), (Virtual lesson), (Educational), (Oral history)

Hear Australian veterans reflect on what the commemoration of Anzac Day means to them.

Enlistment: In Their Own Words (Educational), (Student activity)

Learn about enlistment during times of war through the oral stories of veterans who served in the First World War, Second World War and Vietnam. 

Fall of Singapore: In Their Own Words (Educational), (Student activity)

Hear from Australian veterans about their experiences of the Fall of Singapore during World War II.

Kokoda: In Their Own Words (Educational), (Student activity)

Hear Australian veterans talk about their experiences in the Territory of Papua during the Second World War.

National Service – Vietnam: In Their Own Words (Educational), (Student activity)

Hear Australian veterans share their experiences of being conscripted into the National Service Scheme.

Peacekeeping: In Their Own Words (Educational), (Student activity)

Hear Australian veterans talk about their peacekeeping experiences.

Prisoners of War: In Their Own Words (Educational), (Student activity)

Hear Australian veterans share their harrowing experiences of captivity during the Second World War.

Reflections on Enlistment in World War II: In Their Own Words (Student activity), (Virtual lesson), (Oral history), (Educational)

Have you ever wondered why people enlisted in World War II? Find out from these 6 veterans.

Tobruk: In Their Own Words (Educational), (Student activity)

Hear from Australian veterans about their experiences of the Siege of Tobruk during World War II.

Women in the Second World War: In Their Own Words (Educational), (Student activity)

Hear Australian women reflect on their experiences of serving on the home front during the Second World War.
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