Category: Military
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Royal Navy Battleship HMS Canada
Royal Navy Battleship HMS Canada HMS Canada was originally ordered by Chile as the Almirante Latorre in 1911. With the outbreak of World War One, the battleship was purchased by Britain, where it served with the Royal Navy, seeing action at the Battle of Jutland. Chile repurchase the ship in 1920 and renamed it Almirante Read more
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Australian Army Infantry Museum
Australian Army Infantry Museum Only a ten-minute drive south of Singleton in the Hunter Valley, the Australian Army Infantry Museum showcases the history of Australia’s infantry men and women from colonial times to the present. Entry is free for Australian Defence Force members, with a modest $8.00 fee for adults (2020) and discounts for children Read more
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Illowra Hill 60 Battery Port Kembla
Illowra Hill 60 Battery Today the Illowra Hill 60 Battery gives fantastic views over the Illawarra Coastline, however, in World War Two it was the front line of defence for the region. With an observation post on top of the hill, the two guns placed below had commanding views of fire to defend Port Kembla Read more