By Dr Geoffrey Partington The Aim The losses on the Western Front in the early months of war in 1914 and 1915 were far higher than each warring nation had anticipated. After early German advances in Flanders, a virtually stationary Western Front ran from the English Channel to the Alps and thousands of lives were required for advances measured in yards. An alternative way … [Read more...]
Significant dates in Australian History
26 January 1788 - the first British child is born on Australian soil. Father was Sgt Thomas Whittle of the marines. 25 April 1915 - White British Empire troops land at Gallipoli in first large-scale concerted military action. 9 May 1901 - Duke of Cornwall and York (later George V) opens first Australian parliament in Melbourne. 12 May 1835 - John Batman founds the most … [Read more...]