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Australian War Memorial |
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Australian War Memorial is one of the finest museums in this region of Oceania. A most sought after destinations for both foreign tourists and domestic travelers in Australia, it is endowed with a huge and fascinating collection of photographs, information, public records and other pertinent details that provide with an insight into the costs of a war. It accounts for detailed information on all wars in which Australia has participated or contributed its troops, including the two World wars, Korean War, South Africa War, Gulf war and others.
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Situated strategically in the heart of Australian capital Canberra, it looks down upon the Australian Parliament House. Opened way back in 1941, the museum has grown in with its collection and remains open each day throughout the year during 10 to 5 in the day. The memorial also provides an exhaustive detail about the Australian military heroes and their contribution and pays tribute to nearly 1, 00,000 of troops and officers who laid their lives in course of their duties and brought glory to the country and military.
The idea of having this kind of museum had its origin in the First World War in 1916 when the Australian troops suffered heavy casualties and it was thought to have a place in Australia where the suffering families could get together and grief in piece and silence. Later on to give the memorial a bigger shape, the fighting troops were encouraged to collect and bring the relics of the battle they were fighting in. It is no wonder thus, that the Australian War Museum today with its libraries, archives and art galleries as a repository of Australian war records is considered one of the best places to visit. The memorial building encompasses a sculpture garden, exhibits, research facilities, commemorative areas and an invaluable collection that shows the real colors of a war and its impact on human lives.
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