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Morale & relaxation
Away from the front, soldiers were keen to live for the moment and indulge in the freedoms of a 10-day leave pass.
Letters & diaries
The correspondence of Anzac troops hints at tragedies kept to themselves; later revealed in diaries and memoirs.
Returning soldiers
For those who survived the war, initial relief gave way to a new set of problems.
Life in the trenches
The Western Front settled into a line 20km wide and 800km long, running from the English Channel to the Swiss Alps.
Gallipoli
After a disastrous landing at Anzac Cove, a legacy was salvaged by a successful retreat and evacuation.
Actions in France
The Australian’s first action in France at Fromelles would also be among their most costly with more than 5000 casualties.
The homefront
Separated by 20,000 kilometres, Australians at home were encouraged to support the troops in any way they could.
Early reactions to war
When Australia joined the war in August 1914, the reaction was one of excitement, especially among young men.
The rush to enlist
Australian men answered the call to war with a sense of adventure, duty and enthusiasm.
Arguments over conscription
As World War I dragged on and the casualty list grew, Australia struggled to maintain troop numbers.