# You’ll hear the usual cliches about war this Remembrance Day – why does Australia refuse to learn the true lessons of history? | Paul Daley

Our national identity is becoming increasingly militarised. Today I’m thinking of a mother’s words – not the veneration of war dished out by politicians

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publisher | The Guardian |
| Published | 2026-11-10T14:00:54.000Z |
| Section | World |
| Language | en |
| Publisher's article | https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/nov/11/remembrance-day-australia-lessons-of-military-history |
| Publishers covering this event | 1 |

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