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Australian peacekeepers in Sinai with UNEF II from 1973 to 1979

A region in disputeSince it was proclaimed a state on 14 May 1948, Israel has often been in conflict with the surrounding Arab states.

Australian peacekeepers in the Middle East with UNTSO since 1956

A long history of conflictThroughout history, Palestine has been ruled by a succession of foreign powers.

Australian peacekeepers in the Sinai with MFO from 1982 to 1986, and since 1993

War and occupationIsrael occupied the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt for more than 10 years following the 1967 Six-Day War (also known as the Third Arab–Israeli War).

Barrow boy who made it to the top

Private David Simcock, popularly known as 'Pink Top' the Perth fruit merchant, climbed to the top of the Cheops pyramid in 1915 for a now-famous photograph of the 11th Battalion from Western…

Don Spinks - Middle East/Afghanistan veteran (Video)

Donald Garry 'Don' Spinks AM was born, raised and educated in the Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales. He enlisted in the Australian Army in January 1979.

Henry Lanser's story of First World War service (Video)

This short film is about Second Lieutenant Henry Miller Lanser, who served with the 1st Infantry Battalion, Australian Imperial Force (AIF), during World War I. Henry recorded a Christmas message in…

Robert Swanwick - Sinai veteran (Video)

Robert Swanwick was born and raised in Geelong. His father was a naval veteran of the World War II and Korean War, which fostered an interest in military history.

Training Australian army recruits during World War I

Outbreak of warWhen the war began, Australia's military forces included:

Walter Watt's story of First World War service (Video)

This short film is about Lieutenant Colonel Walter Oswald Watt, who served with the Australian Flying Corps during World War I.
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