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Tom Carmody a reluctant hero

The propaganda of the time pressured all young men to do their duty for King and country. On 8 September 1916, Tom Carmody enlisted in the AIF and sailed for England on the Ulysses A38 on 25 October…

War correspondents without a war!

It's a dangerous business covering wars and for journalists it is never easy, but when the war isn't a war but an anti-terrorist action, they find things even tougher.

Why should you people at home not know the horrors of war

John Alexander Raws wasn't in the war for long but in the four weeks or so he was there, he saw and experienced the most horrific fighting of World War I.

Women answered the call during the war

In 1941 when Australia was threatened with Japanese invasion, the call came for women to take up the men's jobs to release them for the front line, and they were also challenged to join the armed…

Womens land army played an important role during World War II

One of the most important products during World War II was flax. It was used for all sorts of clothing and equipment from coats to parachute harnesses, from ropes to tarpaulins and even to cover…

Wounded soldier pleads for young nephew to stay out of war

The horror of war was the subject of many a letter back home from Australian troops to their families during World War I and Walter Wells was no exception.
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