Philip Mallis

Tag: Military

  • 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War

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    15 August 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the surrender of Japan in Australia. This is considered the end of the Second World War and is referred to here as Victory in the Pacific Day or simply ‘V-P Day’ (the UK, US and New Zealand prefer ‘Victory over Japan Day’). The end of the bloodiest…

  • The tank that Australia built

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    The story of Australia’s first locally-designed and manufactured tank is a fascinating one. I think that it’s an overlooked part of our history that deserves more recognition than it currently has. (Post title reference) During the Second World War, tanks and other armoured vehicles became increasingly important. Mechanised warfare played out on a much larger…

  • Visit to the Army Tank Museum, Puckapunyal

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    One of the many things on my ever-expanding list of places to see in Victoria was the Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC) Army Tank Museum in Puckapuynal. As the Museum is only open on some weekdays (Tuesday to Friday), it needs some planning in order to visit for someone in full-time employment. Having now ticket…