The approaching World War 1 centenary commemorations will likely focus on Gallipoli and the major battles of 1916 -18 on the Western Front. This is appropriate because these were significant achievements for Australia’s developing military forces. However, there is one [¡K]

Most of us are aware of the place in history of the Australian submarine AE2. Less is known, however, about the short service life and tragic loss of her sister ship, HMAS AE1. AE1 was built by Vickers in England [¡K]

A New Force for a New Environment As the centenary of the First World War approaches we will be looking in detail at major actions of the conflict on the Western Front. As a starting point, it might be of [¡K]

August 1915 at Gallipoli is remembered for the last attempt to restore manoeuvre to the battlefield, following the stalemate of June and July. Because of the scope of the operations involved, this month’s highlight summarises the overall plan for the [¡K]

The Battle of Fromelles, the first major battle fought by Australian troops on the Western Front, occurred in France between 19 and 20 July 1916. Directed against a strong German position known as the Sugar Loaf salient, the attack was [¡K]

While the British continued efforts to capture Achi Baba in the Helles sector, July was generally quiet at Anzac, with preparations for the August Offensive taking priority. But there was one Australian action late in the month, often overshadowed by [¡K]