Military History
Military History
This Week in History | Week 25
This week we have a look at the Malayan Emergency, the release of Australian POWs of the Korean War, the Battle of Merdjayoun and the fall of of Damascus.
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Military History
This Week In History | Week 24
Our deep dive into history this week has uncovered the start of the Syria–Lebanon campaign, the promotion of Sir Thomas Blamey to Field Marshal, the Battle of Litani River, the start of the Battle of...
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Military History
Medals of the Month | June | Lieutenant General George Leonard Lee, DSO, CMG
The medals we are looking at this month belonged to Lieutenant General George Leonard Lee, DSO, CMG.
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Military History
This Week in History | Week 23
This week’s spotlight on history covers the evacuation from Crete, 2 RAR arriving in Vietnam, the first actions of the AIF in France, the battle of Binh-Ba and the battle of Messines.
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Military History
This Week in History | Week 22
This week’s tour of the past takes us to the formation of 'A' Siege Battery, the first and second attacks on Fire Support Base Balmoral, the first voyage of HMAS Sydney to Vietnam, the attack on...
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Military History
This Week in History | Week 21
This week our historical highlights are the third Turkish counter-attack at Gallipoli, the battle for Crete, the reinforcement of Kanga force and the first death of an Australian National Serviceman...
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Military History
Medals of the Month | May | Frederick Maxwell Veness, MM
For May we are feautring the medals of Bombardier Frederick Maxwell Veness, MM.
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Military History
This Week in History | Week 20
This Week: The capture of Wewak, the first battle for Coral-Balmoral, the sinking of AHS Centaur, the Japanese start moving prisoners for the Burma–Thailand Railway and the death of Major General W.T...
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Military History
This Week in History | Week 19
This week's gaze into past revealed the first raid for the AIF at Gaba Tepe, the raising of 'M' Special Force, the surrender of Germany, the second Battle of Kithia and the action at Zand River,...
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Military History
A brief history of Anzac Day
A brief reminder as to why the 25 April is a very special day in the history of both the Army and the nation. This special Anzac Day post by Cove team also includes the sometimes forgotten history of...
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