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The following digital spotlight provides information and digital content relating to Australia's contribution to the First World War (1914-1918) and the impact that the war had on the country's film and recorded sound industry during this period. Further information about the digital content can be found by clicking the item's Online Catalogue (OLC) number.
 Image: Images of World War One. Composite image of Death's Highway, Ypres 1917. NFSA: 350459 Audio: Only One of the Toys c1915. NFSA: :229912 |
In 1916, the majority of Australian troops are transferred to France where the battle on the Western Front has reached an impasse. 'The development of machine guns and artillery favour defence over attack'4 and all attempts to break the stalemate result in a devastating loss of life. |
 Image: Images of World War One. Composite Battlefield image c1917 NFSA: 350096 Audio: Keep an Eye on Tommy c1915 NFSA: 229824 |
During a battle at Fromelle Australia suffers more than 5,500 casualties in less than 27 hours. Back in Australia support for the war effort is rising. |
 Image: Murphy of Anzac. Frame blow-up 1916. The exploits of Simpson and his Donkey NFSA: 357916 Audio: Boys in Khaki, Boys in Blue, c1914. NFSA: 181805 |
Throughout 1916 the Australian film industry recognises this sentiment with films that glorify the ANZAC spirit, such as Murphy of Anzac (NFSA: 343385) which helps to popularise the myth of Simpson and his Donkey. |
| Other films, such as Nurse Cavell (NFSA: 343384) and Joan of Arc of Loos (NFSA: 57222), recognise the important role that Australian women are playing in the war effort, particularly in the areas of nursing, interpreting, and munitions work. |
Information relating to the Archive's complete holdings on the First World War can be found by searching the Archive's Seach the Collection. Simply click on the link and search for First World War in the Easy Search screen.
