War and Indentity - Education

Wars - WW2 - General

Classroom Units

Women in ADF
What is women's role in the services in the past, and the present? Should women be on the front line of combat? Use evidence to develop an informed viewpoint.

Women's Services WW2
Using evidence to explore image and reality of women's experiences in the WAAAF.

Soldiers After the War
Using evidence to explore what happens to servicemen and servicewomen after the wars.

Student Resources

War at sea
Images of naval ships.

Red Cross
The Red Cross in two wars.

War Year by Year
Chronology of the war.

Australia is at War
Outline of the outbreak of war.

Unsung
The merchant navy in World War 2.

Medals - General
Reproductions of service medals and other awards from a variety of wars.

Interview Guide
Practical suggestions for interviewing people about their war-related experience.

What is War?
Map showing Australian involvement in three wars.

Interactives

Where in the world?
Students work out on a map where Australians have served in peace and war.

Checking your gear
Students identify and match World War 2 equipment.

Uniforms Over Time
Explore an interactive timeline of uniforms worn by Australian servicemen and women over time.

Flying the Flag
Find out which countries fought in the two World Wars.

Women in War
See and hear what Australian women have done in wars and peacekeeping.