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AUSTRALIA'S FIRST MAJOR VICTORY IN WAR (1940) newsclip (Image)

This article is about HMAS Sydney's victory over Italian ship Bartolomeo Colleoni in the Second World War.

Australia's first shot fired in the war

Declaration of war When the United Kingdom (UK) declared war on Germany, the decision bound the dominions in the British Empire, including Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand and South

Australian military organisation during World War I

Preparation for war When the UK declared war on Germany, Australia was poorly prepared to join the fight.

Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force

Recruitment of the forceBeing at war with Germany made the Australian Government feel threatened by the presence of German navy ships and colonial outposts nearby in the Pacific region.

Australians who continued to serve in 1918 and 1919

In service until repatriation

AWM P00795.001 (Image)

Barry Davis - Vietnam - HMAS Hobart (Video)

Barry James Davis was born in Yass, New South Wales, and raised on a farm. As a teenager, he looked after boats at a tourist resort on Lake Burrinjuck.

Battle of Jutland 31 May to 1 June 1916

Intentions before the battle Both the British and German fleets were using intelligence and reconnaissance to make decisions about naval operations in the lead up to the battle.

Bill Egerton - World War II veteran (Video)

Cyril 'Bill' Egerton enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) on 17 June 1943.

Bill Kane (Royal Australian Navy), HMAS Sydney (Video)

Bill Kane served in Vietnam War with the Royal Australian Navy on HMAS Sydney. Bill had the experience of transporting troops both to Vietnam and home to Australia, noticing a pronounced change in…

Bill Morris - Vietnam (Video)

William 'Bill' Morris joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1968, when he was 16. He travelled by train and then ship to HMAS Leeuwin naval base in Fremantle, Western Australia.

Capture of German outposts in the Pacific 1914

Australia's first actions in World War I Before the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) sailed for Egypt in De

Clarence Dietman - World War II veteran (Video)

Clarence Dietman enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy in April 1943, at 17 years of age.

Colin Elliott (Royal Australian Navy), The Gun Line (Video)

Col Elliott served with the Royal Australian Navy on HMAS Hobart, as part of the 'gun line' providing naval gun support to ground forces.

Commander Leighton Bracegirdle: Australians at Gallipoli (Video)

This short film is about Australian veteran Leighton Seymour Bracegirdle, who served with the Roal Australian Naval Bridging Train, Royal Australian Navy, during World War I.

Commemorating the Battles of Leyte Gulf and Lingayen Gulf poster (Poster)

Our 2024 commemorative poster acknowledges Australia's involvement in the battles of Leyte Gulf and Lingayen Gulf. Display our poster for Remembrance Day to help remember and recognise the…

CORAL SEA BATTLE MAY DECIDE THE FATE OF AUSTRALIA (1942) newsclip (Image)

This article tells us about the battle in the Coral Sea during World War II.

Dave Lassam - Navy veteran (Oral history)

Dave Lassam - Navy veteran (Video)

Dave Lassam joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1978. After completing the initial 12-week recruit training, he started a 9-month medical training course at HMAS Cerberus to become a medic.

Don Anderson - World War II veteran (Oral history)

Don Anderson - World War II veteran (Video)

Don Anderson joined the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) at age 17 on 11 March 1942.

Don Johnson - World War II veteran (Video)

Don Johnson served mainly as a signalman in the Fiji Royal Navy Reserve during World War II, working mostly on small boats.

Donald McKenzie & HMAS Australia: Australians in World War I (Video)

The story of Australian sailor, Lieutenant-Commander Donald McKenzie, and his service as a telegraphist in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in World War I, including the Battle of Jutland. Born in…

Edward Sheean

Enlisting in the Australian forces during World War I

Preparation for war When the United Kingdom (UK) declared war on Germany on 4 August 1914, nations in the British Empire followed willingly.

First convoy of Australian troops in World War I

Setting off for EuropeThe first contingent of Australian and New Zealand soldiers destined for the war in Europe left Western Australia on 1 November 1914.

Gary Oakley - Michael Thwaites: The Jervis Bay (Video)

Gary Oakley is a Gundungurra man from the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales. He enlisted for service in the Royal Australian Navy at 15.

Gary Oakley - Unloading HMAS Sydney (Video)

Gary Oakley is a Gundungurra man from the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales. He enlisted for service in the Royal Australian Navy at 15.

Gary Oakley - Target practice (Video)

Gary Oakley is a Gundungurra man from the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales. He enlisted for service in the Royal Australian Navy at 15.

Gary Oakley - Living in the past (Video)

Gary Oakley is a Gundungurra man from the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales. He enlisted for service in the Royal Australian Navy at 15.

Gary Oakley - Sea time and training (Video)

Gary Oakley is a Gundungurra man from the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales. He enlisted for service in the Royal Australian Navy at 15.

Gary Oakley - Culture shock (Video)

Gary Oakley is a Gundungurra man from the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales. He enlisted for service in the Royal Australian Navy at 15.

Gary Oakley - Instructors and educators (Video)

Gary Oakley is a Gundungurra man from the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales. He enlisted for service in the Royal Australian Navy at 15.

Gary Oakley - Transfer to submarines (Video)

Gary Oakley is a Gundungurra man from the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales. He enlisted for service in the Royal Australian Navy at 15.

Gary Oakley - Submariners: Friends for life (Video)

Gary Oakley is a Gundungurra man from the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales. He enlisted for service in the Royal Australian Navy at 15.

Gary Oakley - The bonds that tie (Video)

Gary Oakley is a Gundungurra man from the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales. He enlisted for service in the Royal Australian Navy at 15.

Gary Oakley - Refusing to go to sea (Video)

Gary Oakley is a Gundungurra man from the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales. He enlisted for service in the Royal Australian Navy at 15.

Gary Oakley - How a submarine works (Video)

Gary Oakley is a Gundungurra man from the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales. He enlisted for service in the Royal Australian Navy at 15.

Gary Oakley - Submarine battery power (Video)

Gary Oakley is a Gundungurra man from the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales. He enlisted for service in the Royal Australian Navy at 15.

Gary Oakley - People on edge (Video)

Gary Oakley is a Gundungurra man from the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales. He enlisted for service in the Royal Australian Navy at 15.

Gary Oakley - A Gundungurra man joins the Navy (Video)

Gary Oakley is a Gundungurra man from the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales. He enlisted for service in the Royal Australian Navy at 15.

Gary Oakley - HMAS Sydney (Video)

Gary Oakley is a Gundungurra man from the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales. He enlisted for service in the Royal Australian Navy at 15.

Gary Oakley - The danger of Chinook helicopters (Video)

Gary Oakley is a Gundungurra man from the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales. He enlisted for service in the Royal Australian Navy at 15.

Gary Oakley - The smell of Av Gas and protecting the ship (Video)

Gary Oakley is a Gundungurra man from the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales. He enlisted for service in the Royal Australian Navy at 15.

Gary Oakley - Basic sleeping arrangements (Video)

Gary Oakley is a Gundungurra man from the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales. He enlisted for service in the Royal Australian Navy at 15.

Gary Oakley - Pent up emotion (Video)

Gary Oakley is a Gundungurra man from the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales. He enlisted for service in the Royal Australian Navy at 15.

Gary Oakley - Cultural diversity issues in the ADF (Video)

Gary Oakley is a Gundungurra man from the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales. He enlisted for service in the Royal Australian Navy at 15.

Gary Oakley - Cultural differences (Video)

Gary Oakley is a Gundungurra man from the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales. He enlisted for service in the Royal Australian Navy at 15.

Gary Oakley - Indigenous affairs (Video)

Gary Oakley is a Gundungurra man from the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales. He enlisted for service in the Royal Australian Navy at 15.

Gary Oakley - A long way to go (Video)

Gary Oakley is a Gundungurra man from the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales. He enlisted for service in the Royal Australian Navy at 15.
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