“The Victoria Cross: Australia Remembers” Presented by Michael Madden
To set the scene, Michael began with a short video of interviews of family members of VC recipients taken while he was researching the book.
Honouring the Service of Australia’s Naval Men and Women
Before Federation, colonial naval officers were recognised for steadfastness and courage while serving in South Africa and China.
The Victoria Cross Australia Remembers – Book review
This lavishly produced book is both an illustrated account of Australia’s Victoria Cross winners and a fund-raising vehicle for that worthy cause, the TPIS (Totally and Permanently Incapacitated Ex-Servicemen & […]
Training for War – The History of Headquarters 1st Division 1914-2014 by Michael Tyquin – Book Review
Most Australian Army unit histories are based on units: infantry battalion, artillery regiments, engineer squadrons and the like.
War Beyond Words – Languages of Remembrance from the Great War to the Present by Jay Winter – Book Review
Jay Winter is Charles J Stille Professor of History Emeritus at Yale University.
Take a trip to the National Vietnam Veterans’ Museum – Phillip Island
Just six kilometres after the bridge onto Phillip Island you will come across an unusual sight – an ex-military transport plane parked in front of an industrial style building in […]
A night in the Year of the Monkey – Part 3
As a result of the first attack and the growing threat to Andersen, the decision was made to reinforce the base with C Company, 3 RAR flown in by the […]
A night in the Year of the Monkey – Part 2
The Balloon goes up: The start of the Tet Offensive:
