ARMY MUSEUM Of

South Australia (AMOSA)

Keswick Army Barracks

HIGH

SCHOOLS TOUR QUESTIONNAIRE

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MILITARY MUSEUM BOOKLET

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You will need: • a pen or pencil • a folder Allow approximately 60 minutes at the museum.

Excursion Rules 1. Act safely and sensibly at all times. 2. Walk, don’t run. 3. Look out for other people visiting the museum. 4. Read museum signs first – only touch items you are allowed to. 5. Listen to the instructions from museum staff at all times. 6. Always stay with the teacher in charge of your group. 7. Remember you are in public eye, make sure that you are a good

advertisement to our group. 8. If you need to go to the toilet, go as per instructions of your school

coordinator. 9. At all times, look where you are walking (don’t trip over). 10. In the museum –

• Don’t touch the paintings, • Keep pencils and clipboards away from the displays, • Keep noise at a sensible level, • Keep fingers away from dioramas, • Don’t block other visitors to the museum. • Don’t lean on the glass cabinets.

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1. Medal Room

Write down the names of 2 medals : …………………………………………………………………………………….

Who was one Australian winner of the Victoria Cross ? …………………………………………………………………………………….

2. Boer War

Australia fought in this war from 1899 - _ _ _ _

In which country was it fought? S ________ A ________

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3. World War One

The Light Horse

What types of weapons do the Light Horseman carry?

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What are another two pieces of equipment the Light Horseman and his horse carry?

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What number is stamped on the horse? ……………………….

The Battle of Beersheba in World War One was fought in what year? _ _ _ _

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Gallipoli

What date in 1915 was the Gallipoli landing ? A _ _ _ _ _ _ th

Look at the Gallipoli diorama. Write down the name of one of the Gallipoli battlefields: ………………………………………….

Take note of

Gallipoli’s hilly, challenging terrain.

The Gallipoli items recovered from ANZAC Cove under the

diorama.

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Trench Warfare

Look at the life size WW 1 trench diorama.

Explain the reason there are boards on the trench floor? ……………………………………………………………………………….

Check out the machine gun and periscope.

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4. Army Cadets

Write down the names of 3 Cadet Units :

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Write down the name of some schools involved in cadets?

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5. World War Two

Tobruk

What number is on the motorbike’s fuel tank? ……………..

Why is the Bren gun mounted on the stand?

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Why is the 25 pounder artillery piece painted a yellowish colour ? ……………………………………………………………………………….

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What year was the battle of Tobruk? _ _ _ _

El Alamein

• Which nations were opposed to us in North Africa?

• Who was the most famous of the enemy Generals in North Africa?

• Who was the allied commander who won at El Alamein?

• Name three of the signals items that are in the Tobruk gallery.

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Kokoda

Write down the names of 2 Japanese weapons :

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• What unusual weapon do you see used by the native head-hunters in New Guinea?

• What sub-machine gun was invented by an Australian?

• Name three items that impress you most from the Tobruk and Kokoda galleries.

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Look at the display on the “Golden Stairway – Kokoda”. In WW 2 Australia fought Japan in Papua New Guinea.

Write three sentences describing the jungle :

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Describe how the Australian soldier would have felt :

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6. Korea and Vietnam

Compare the uniforms of the Australian soldier in Korea and Vietnam – are they the same?

Compare the Lee Enfield rifle on display (also shown above) used

by Australians in WW 2 and Korea to the M 16 and SLR on display (also shown below) used in Vietnam.

Choose one weapon from the Vietnam War on display. Write down

It’s name. ………………………………………………..

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Can you spot the damaged SLR and M 16 magazine?

On August 18, Australian forces fought in the Battle of Long Tan. In what year? _ _ _ _

In what country was the Battle of Long Tan, fought?

S __________ V ____________

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7. War Souvenirs

What are 2 of the war souvenirs on display :

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…………………………………….. 8. Australian Women at War

How have Australian women served our nation in time of war? ………………………………………………………………………………….

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Outside Can You Spot ?

9. M3 Lee/ Grant Tank

Weight of the tank > …………………………

Number of crew > …………………………

How many M3s did Australia have in WW 2? > …………………

Why is the armament missing from the museum’s tank >

Why is it the colour it is? …………………………………………………………………………………. 10. 25 Pounder

Calibre > …………………………Elevation > …………………….

What are 2 types of ammunition this weapon could fire?

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11. Staghound Armoured Car

Weight of the vehicle > …………………………

Number of crew > …………………………

What does the black and white badge painted on the front of the

vehicle show? …………………………………………………………………………………. 12. Saracen Armoured Personnel Carrier

How many wheels does the vehicle have > …………………………

Circle the differences between the museum’s Saracen and the photo above.

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13. 120 mm BAT anti-tank gun

Which end was this gun towed from? Front / Back

How much did a shell weigh? ……………………………………..

What does BAT stand for? B _________ A ______ T ______ 14. Bofors AA Gun

What was this weapon used for ? ………………………………………………………………………………….

What was the rate of fire? ……………………………………

This weapon was designed by Bofors in which country?

S __________________

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15. 77 mm Field Gun

How was this artillery piece transported?

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The ……….. Battalion captured this field gun in France in 19 _ _

Which country was it captured from?

G __________________

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Write a three page essay on how you would feel, what would be your experiences and what your emotions might be if a soldier in any of the wars displayed in the museum. Describe the weapons, the food, the enemy, the weather and the elations and depression you may feel. …………………………………………………………………………………

WHAT IS THE ABOVE VEHICLE?

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THANK YOU FOR VISITING OUR MUSEUM

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