The Blog

Show notes, memorial journeys, and stories from Australia's military history.

7 October 2025

Zero Hour (8th August 1918)

Zero Hour is more than just a sculpture. In this article, I explore Leslie Bowles’ 1935 work in the Australian War Memorial’s First World War Gallery, examining the three soldiers it depicts, the Lewis Gun teams they represent, and the remarkable stories of the men who may have inspired it. From allegory to history, this piece reflects on camaraderie, sacrifice, and the bonds forged in the chaos of war.

Doc's Writings First World War Australian Capital Territory

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5 July 2024

The Shellal Mosaic

The Shellal Mosaic is an Ancient Roman Mosaic that when uncovered by Australian forces in the First World War, somehow, it ended up in Australia.

Doc's Writings First World War Australian Capital Territory

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