Operation Market Garden: Arnhem Oorlogsmuseum 40-45
Like the Glider Collection Wolfheze, the Arnhem Oorlogsmuseum (sometimes referred to in English language search engines as the Arnhem War...
Operation Market Garden: The Glider Collection Wolfheze
The Glider Collection Wolfheze is a private collection relating to the British airborne assault on Arnhem in 1944. Operation Market...
The Guards Museum – London
Located a short walk from Buckingham Palace, The Guards Museum contains information and artifacts relating to the five regiments of...
Venice’s Naval History Museum – Museo Storico Navale
Established by the Regina Marina (Italian Royal Navy) in 1919, the Museo Storico Navale is located in the Castello district, near the Venetian Arsenal. The city state of Venice was built on the back of its naval might and at its peak, the Arsenale di Venezia (Venetian Arsenal) could produce a fully operational warship in 24 hours, so a visit to this lesser known museum is a must for anybody interested in the broader context of Venetian history as well as those with specific military related interests.
Albany’s Princess Royal Fortress and National Anzac Centre
Albany, located 418km south-east of Perth, is the oldest colonial settlement in Western Australia. Established in 1826 it was originally...
‘Dutchy’ Holland’s Para Smock
On loan from 2 Commando Company and the Australian Commando Association – Victoria , this Dennison parachute smock was part...
Exhibition: From the Shadows – Australia’s Special Forces
Australia’s special forces trace their history back to World War 2, with the operations conducted by the Independent Commando companies,...
EDITORIAL: Australian Chief of Army’s directive re use of ‘death’ symbols
In early April 2018, the Chief of Army, Lt. Gen. Angus Campbell, a former Australian SAS officer, released a memo...
REFERENCE BOOK: Metal Uniform Embellishments of the Australian Army – Post 53 (‘QE II series’) – Volumes 1 & 2
Metal Uniform Embellishments of the Australian Army – Post 53 (‘QE II series’) volumes 1 & 2 by Mark Corcoran...
Australian Army Dress Manual: Chapter 4 – Badges & Emblems. Free Pdf file download
The Australian Army Dress Manual is available as a pdf download, online from the Army website. Chapter 4 –...