LibGuides: YEAR 9 : WORLD WAR I: Battles

Battles of World War I

There were many crucial and deadly battles in WWI. The first video examines what is considered the 'bloodiest' battle of WWI, from an Australian perspective. Below this video are two short videos outlining Australian battles on the Western Front and Gallipoli.

In France there is a river that some Australians will never forget. It is a place where some of the bloodiest battles of the first world war occurred, it is called the Somme.

Kate Aubusson takes a thought provoking look at the battles of the Western Front, and identifies key sites where the AIF fought - why have they been so forgotten?

What really happened at Gallipoli? On location at the Gallipoli Peninsula, Kate Aubusson re-examines the 1915 Campaign in context to the landscape and it's overall significance if WW1.

Explore Further

Here are some reliable websites on key WWI battles that Australian soldiers were involved in.

Victorian Library -
This excellent source provides summaries of Australia's involvements in major battles including Gallipoli and those on the Western Front. It also includes primary sources.
Australian War Memorial - 1916 Australians in France
This article outlines the main battles Australians fought on the Western Front.
Department of Veteran Affairs - Australians on the Western Front
This page takes the visitor to areas in Europe that saw some of the bloodiest battles
Trove - Battle of the Somme articles
Australia's Trove website gives visitors access to historical newspaper articles from Australia's past. This page provides links to a range of original newspaper articles reporting on the Battle of the Somme.
BBC History - animated map
Another trustworthy site with timelines of key battles. The link takes you to a comprehensive timeline of the Battle of Somme.