How effective was the Australian Army in both World Wars?

The Australian Soldiers, or ANZACs as they were referred to, since it was combined Australian and New Zealanders; were the meanest, toughest and hardest enemy the Germans and Japanese faced in the entire war. read more

The Australian Army turned into a very effective fighting force in both wars and was well thought of by our friends and enemies. read more

Prior to World War II the Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS) was the only female branch of the Army. A reserve formation that had served overseas during World War I, the AANS was mobilised following the outbreak of war in 1939 and its Matron in Chief, Grace Wilson, served on the staff of the Director-General of Medical Services, Major General Rupert Downes. read more