Iconic image only tells part of WW1 medics’ fight
THE image of Simpson and his donkey often comes to mind when thinking of the medical field during World War I.
Anzac Centenary
Anzac Day forms critical part of national memory
ANZAC Day has become one of Australia’s most treasured national anniversaries, but its public appeal was considered on the wane not so long ago.
Ordinary bloke with extraordinary stories
THIS Brisbane City Councillor is immensely proud of his late father, who was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross during WWII.
World War I flying aces the stars of exhibition
AMONG thousands of books in the Royal Australian Air Force Association’s collection are a few gems which tell the stories of our World War I flying aces.
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Did phantoms save these men?
A KEY battle turned around by phantom soldiers; the crucifixion of allied soldiers; and Germany’s corpse factory. These are the X-Files of the war.
If the enemy attacks, wear slacks
SEVENTY-five years ago today, WW2 began. Terrified of a looming invasion, this is what Aussies were told to do.
Why these men were first to die
THE first Aussies killed in the war died before we even officially entered combat — and before it became the all-too-familiar conflict of mud and trenches.
Time heals Vietnam vets
A GROUP of Vietnam veterans yesterday chose to focus on the good times rather than the bloodshed.
Alex can salute the dad he never knew
ALEX Hopkins lost his dad to the war in Afghanistan. Soon it will be easier for the five-year-old to pay tribute.
Why I work for the Red Cross
RUTH Jebb’s been carjacked at gunpoint, seen starving kids die and worked in war zones. She tells why she answers the Red Cross’ call.
Nurses: a special gift for our ally
WHAT do jockeys, David Jones, bluebirds and the carnage of the Western Front in WWI have in common? In a word, nurses.
What’s wrong with this picture?
THIS is a problem we desperately need to fix. One of our most important, iconic symbols is being badly misused. We can change that.
Are these Australia’s toughest women?
THINK you’ve got stress going on today, ladies? This is what you would have been doing 100 years ago — could you have coped?
Why I broke the SAS code of silence
EXCLUSIVE: Clint Palmer never intended to break the SAS code of silence yet after he retired he had a deep desire to ‘put a few things right’.
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