Punto d'interesse
National War Memorial
Consigliato da 5 persone del luogo,
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There was hardly a family that was not affected by the death or injury of a loved one in the First World War. Communities across the state counted the cost. Almost 35 000 South Australians enlisted (a staggering 37.7% of the male population between 18 and 44 years of age) of whom 5511 were killed and 15 000 wounded. Their number included Aboriginal South Australians, who volunteered for service in spite of being subjected to discrimination in the country of their birth.
There was hardly a family that was not affected by the death or injury of a loved one in the First World War. Communities across the state counted the cost. Almost 35 000 South Australians enlisted (a staggering 37.7% of the male population between 18 and 44 years of age) of whom 5511 were killed an…
The national war memorial is a point of interest worth seeing. Honouring the fallen soldiers, it stands out as a tourist hot spot. It's a very easy walk, you won't regret it.
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- Consigliato da 5 persone del luogo
Posizione
190 North Terrace
Adelaide, SA