World War I was Australia's first major military conflict and is often called our 'baptism by fire'. The cruel reality of the war was brought home by soldiers who wrote about their experiences.
The Australian War Memorial's article on the first World War (with further possible readings listed).
Eye Witness Accounts Of The First World War and it's major events.
Comprehensive information and links to further information on the First World War of 1914-1918.
Museums Victoria's collection of conscription items from World War I.
The International Encyclopedia of the First World War (WW1) is a collaborative international research project designed to develop a virtual English-language reference work on the First World War.
Explore the Victorian State Library's online gallery of World War 1. Follow the links under "More to explore" to see more of the SLV collection.
