The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
New Britain. When the Japanese fled from Gasmata they left this notice behind, a monument of empty words. Translated, the notice on the wooden board reads: 'Three 'mottos' of the battlefield. Our battlefield is the arena for military practice. Our battlefield is the palace for mental exercises. Our battlefield is the sacred ground of glory. Company Commander'
New Britain. A Japanese gun captured by our forces on Gasmata. It was part of the enemy's main defence. Breech locks and sight were removed by the Japanese when they fled, otherwise the gun was left i
One of the 'crossed swords' at the colossal Hands of Victory monument at Saddam Hussein's former parade site. The monument was built to celebrate Iraq's victory over Iran and depicts two enormous fist
New Britain. This twin-engine Japanese bomber aircraft, tail fin no. 375, was damaged by a bomb during an Allied air raid on the Gasmata airstrip before occupation by our forces. Reg Edwards, a Depart
Ramale Mission, Kokopo Area, New Britain. Six Australian Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Sisters, members of a group of 158 white internees who were liberated when troops of HQ 11 Division occupied the a
The viewing platform at the 'Grand Festivities Square' flanked by the 'crossed swords' at the colossal Hands of Victory monument at Saddam Hussein's former parade site. The monument was built to celeb
A seating area at the 'Grand Festivities Square' flanked by the 'crossed swords' at the colossal Hands of Victory monument at Saddam Hussein's former parade site. The monument was built to celebrate I
