Anzacs S01E05 · Now, There Was a Day

Overview

Led by General John Monash, they became a crack fighting corps of the British Army. While making up only five per cent of the Allied forces, the Anzacs played a crucial role in winning the “war to end all wars”. Their efforts were instrumental in Allied victories in numerous key battles, including Messines, Hamel, Amiens, Mont St Quentin and the Hindenberg Line.

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1. 1 1. The Great Adventure1985-10-27 · 1h 37mThe story concerns a fictitious company of men under arms in the 8th Battalion formed and trained in Victoria. The first episode is a primer of how they got together including the
2. 2 2. The Big Push1985-11-03 · 1h 37mThe survivors are shipped to France where they are rewarded with a chance to basically do it all again. They do manage a little time off in London, before returning to France to ge
3. 3 3. The Devil's Arithmetic1985-11-10 · 1h 37mIt is incredible how much of World War I was fought with a 'let's see who has the last man standing' mentality. It makes for infuriating viewing as so-called military strategists c
4. 4 4. Fields of Fire1985-11-17 · 1h 34mThe village was completely destroyed in World War I during what became the Battle of Pozières, which was part of the Battle of the Somme. The village was subsequently rebuilt, and
5. 5 5. Now, There Was a Day1985-11-24 · 1h 36mLed by General John Monash, they became a crack fighting corps of the British Army. While making up only five per cent of the Allied forces, the Anzacs played a crucial role in wi