Australians at War

2001
Australians at War

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EP1 We're On A Long Trek Now Apr 25, 2001

Arriving too late for the succinct war in Sudan, Australia had a chance to prove themselves on the plains of South Africa in the Boer War. Naivety was lost in a conflict no-one could have foreseen.

EP2 Who’ll Come A Fighting the Kaiser With Me? May 02, 2001

The legend of ANZAC was born on the beaches of Gallipoli in 1915. An 8-month occupation in this area of Turkey delivered terrible horrors for our forces, but their loyalty and courage to the end will forever be remembered.

EP3 Mateship Was The Greatest Thing May 09, 2001

Every Australian was feeling the effects of war, from Lighthorsemen fighting a desert war with the Turks in Palestine, to our forces in France. Back home, the issue of conscription had divided the nation.

EP4 Here We Go Again May 16, 2001

World War II had begun, and were we keen to serve? We were still loyal to the Empire and had been hardened by our previous experiences, so... for Britain then.

EP5 The Thin Khaki Line May 23, 2001

Our troops were scattered all over. We were suffering heavy casualties to the Germans, and our troops endured the harrowing Kokoda Trail in South East Asia and were fighting the Japanese- until the Americans dropped the bomb.

EP6 The Forgotten War May 30, 2001

The least well known of all conflicts was probably the war on communism in Korea. This time, we were on a roll in terms of success, that is, until the Chinese became involved.

EP7 Trying Not to Remember Jun 06, 2001

Conscription was passed and a nation was divided. Civilians were protesting and our troops faced an enemy the likes of which they had never seen. The survivors return with scars that will never heal.

EP8 Faith Enough For All of Us Jun 13, 2001

How has our history affected us? Our peacekeeping involvements are detailed and Anzac Day is discussed. We are left with the question, " What have we done with the peace that was won for us?"
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Released: 25 April 2001 Ended
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Country: Australia
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Official Website: http://www.australiansatwar.gov.au/default.asp
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A documentary series which covers the major wars and conflicts in which Australia has participated this century, and which explores how the Australian experience of war has contributed to the development of the Nation.

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sgrady-37737 The Australian television series by the name of "Australians At War" was a 9 episode series that ran in 2001. As an Australian myself I thought I would be able to enjoy learning about our history however I so very very wrong. The first 45 minutes of the show was so painful to sit through let alone all 7 hours! My mental state is just so dead thanks to the everlasting bore of this show. The dreadful show definitely does not deserve a watch, in fact I have no clue as to why ABC thought it would be a bright idea to release this series. If any Australian is reading this who is considering spending their weekend watching this bore of a show I would recommend you watch either Neighbours or Home and Away. Even though those shows are a disgrace to soap operas at least they have some meaning to them. In conclusion this show is painfully boring and I do not recommend you watch it. I give it a 3.5/10.
jbkx Just as The World At War (Thames, 1974) is considered the definitive A/V history of World War II, Australians at War is the definitive history of Australian's involvement in conflicts throughout history. Including footage never before seen by people who aren't involved in archiving at various film libraries, and even footage not known to exist, Australians at War examines the grand strategy and politics of the various campaigns, as well as the hardships faced by the men on the ground. It is one of the best documentaries to have been produced in recent years, and I would recommend it to any person, Australian or not, who has any interest in this nation's history.
Brad Clarke As a 22 year old young Australian I was very excited when I came across this documentary series so I could see what had happened in my country before I was born, and what my people had gone through in war and conflict. As a Seaman in the Royal Australian Navy I was fascinated to see what harsh conditions those of the Australian Defence Force had withstood and how lucky I am to follow in their footsteps. This series has given us the chance to see how Australias views on war have changed and how our country itself is different from that which our great grandfathers were born into. For those who want to know more about what Australia truly is, than this series shows it to you in full. 10/10.