Peter Stanley
Peter Stanley is a prominent military historian and Adjunct Professor at UNSW Canberra, known for his expertise in Australian military history. He affirmed the claims made by a protest group regarding the actions of the Light Horse during the suppression of the Egyptian rebellion, emphasizing the importance of understanding the complexities of Anzac Day beyond mere commemoration.
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Prof Peter Stanley, of the University of NSW Canberra, said 'Australians had not forgotten' their soldiers’ service in the Middle East.
Australia vows to repair ‘distressing’ damage to war graves in Gaza bulldozed by Israeli army | Australian military
United Kingdom· 2026-02-05
Professor Peter Stanley expressed that the paintings of Roberts-Smith should not be displayed again.
War Memorial to update Roberts-Smith panels but display will remain
Australia· 2025-05-18
Professor Peter Stanley confirmed that the protest group’s claims about the actions of the Light Horse were historically correct.
Victoria pro-Palestine teachers send new classroom resource challenging holiday ‘mythology’Australia· 2025-04-24
