The Australian low-ranked seaman suffered a serious shrapnel wound to the head which killed him immediately or shortly thereafter. One of the greatest mysteries of World War II in the Pacific ...

I write about the world of biology. The World War II shipwrecks scattered across Australian waters serve as haunting reminders of the fierce naval clashes that unfolded in the Pacific Theater.

human-wildlife conflict. Few world events are as simultaneously hilarious and thought-provoking as Australia’s Great Emu War of 1932. True to its name, this extraordinary conflict saw armed ...

This video shows U.S. air units ready to take on Japan’s forces in defense of Australia. General George Brett and General Ralph Royce are in charge of the Allies. I’m with stupid: How The ...

In Australia, defence spending in 2013 under the Gillard government fell to its lowest level since 1938 – the year before World War II broke out – reaching 1.59 per cent of gross domestic product.

His comments coincide with the National Archive of Australia’s release of a tranche of 2004 cabinet records, which reflect deliberations around Australia’s ongoing commitment to the conflict.

Some battles are fought over territory but this particular battle in 2025 is a spiritual fight for our deepest national ...