Operation Falconer - War Against Iraq           Map graphic by Nalinda Smith

Time of reckoning

Australian soldiers into action in Iraq

Australian troops have been into action since Thursday, March 20, as part of a US-led coalition to disarm Iraq.

The battle ground

Iraq at a glance.

Orders of the Day

To all members of the Australian Defence Force operations against Iraq from CDF and CA and a message from Defence Minister Hill.

‘Coalition of the willing’ numbers 30 nations

The number of countries willing to be part of disarming Saddam Hussein gives lie to the charge that US action is unilateral, according to US State Department officials.

War conditions of service for troops

Soldiers from 4RAR(Cdo) deployed on Op Falconer patrol the perimeter of their compound in the Gulf at sunset. Photos by 1JPAU(P)

Community support for ADF crucial

Location: Townsville, a few years ago. It was about 1430 hours, and I was on my way to see a soldier who was hospitalised in the General Hospital. I called into Flinders Mall to get him a book to read.