Visitors to northern France are now able to gain a new insight into life in the trenches during World War I, with the opening of the Sir John Monash Centre.
Years in the making, the $99.5 million museum was funded by the federal government and aims to ensure the sacrifice of Australian soldiers on the Western Front is never forgotten.
The Australian War Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux is a tribute to the 46,000 diggers who died on the Western Front and the new Sir John Monash Centre brings their stories to life.
A series of interactive exhibits aim to transport visitors back to the battlefield.
Minister for Veterans' Affairs Darren Chester said the centre will allow more Australians to "fully appreciate the sacrifice of our servicemen in World War I".
The namesake of the centre is widely regarded as one of Australia's greatest military commanders.
A decision not to posthumously promote Monash to the rank of field marshal has generated headlines but his great-grandson said the centre is a very fitting tribute.
"This is just wonderful ... He was a man that cared so much for his troops and here his troops are remembered," Michael Bennett told SBS News.
Australian government funding is also helping preserve the nearby Naours caves - a three kilometre network of tunnels used by the ANZACs.
