AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL
Nestled in the heart of the capital city of Canberra, across the Molongo River from Parliament House is the Australian War Memorial. It’s fitting that such a solemn tribute to Australia’s fallen should be within eyesight of those with the power to send future generations of young Diggers into conflicts around the world. The Memorial is both a shrine for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, and an interactive museum — many locations today do a good job of serving as one or the other, but rarely both at the same time. Here, both Australians and tourists alike can learn about the history of the Australian Defense Forces for the lowly price of free admission and year-round operation.
When looking at the context of the First and Second World Wars, in addition to
