"Anzacs: The War Down Under" (1985) - Episode 5, WW1 Australian Drama
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- Part 5 of 5 -- "Now There Was a Day":
Following the lives of a dozen Australian soldiers who served in the Australia and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZACs) during World War I -- The expertly crafted, classic 1980s Mini-Series follows them from the 1915 battle of Gallipoli, to the brutal trenches of France during the 1916 Somme battles, the 1917 Arias and Vimy Ridge battles to the final 1918 German offensives and the final victory drive as well as the hardships, mid-adventures and the casualties of friends encountered by each one.
Produced after the success of "Gallipoli" (1981), and precedes "The Lighthorsemen" (1987). Recurring themes include the Australian identity, such as mateship and larrikinism, the loss of innocence in war, and also the continued coming of age of the Australian nation and its soldiers (the ANZAC spirit). Starring Andrew Clarke, Mark Hembrow, Megan Williams, Paul Hogan, Jon Blake and Christopher Cummins.
EPISODE FIVE - Original Air Date of October 31, 1985:
By summer-autumn 1918, the Anzacs are weary and yearn for the war to end. American soldiers ("Yanks") arrive in the British sector and are trained by the Anzacs. The company takes part in the Allied counter-offensives organised by General John Monash, now commanding a unified Australian Corps. With superior organisation, better co-ordination between forces and tank and air support, the attacks on Hamel achieve much success, sending the Germans falling back in retreat. Barrington recommends Flanagan to be awarded a VC after destroying a German machine gun post. In October, while clearing out an enemy-held village, both Barrington and Pudden are killed by retreating German soldiers. Over the first weeks of November, the remaining veterans wearily advance eastwards, and are overjoyed when news of the Armistice ends the war. In November 1919, one year after the conclusion of the war, the surviving veterans reunite back in Australia for the unveiling of the new war memorial. Kate and Flanagan are now a couple and Collins is set to become a journalist working for Sir Keith Murdoch. Cleary, Harris, Kaiser and Bluey also attend, as do a fragile Armstrong and Earnshaw. Reverend Lonsdale reads a moving tribute to the Anzacs, and Collins reads from the Ode of Remembrance. As a bugler plays, the scene dissolves to the fields of the Somme in the present day.
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I remember watching this as a kid in the eighties.
Up until then, we knew nothing of our diggers in the first world war besides Gallipoli. This show shed light on an unlearned history. Amazing what the producers achieved.
RIP Jon Blake and Megan Williams, taken too early.
What a fantastic series...An emotional rollercoaster which encompasses all that it meant to be a Digger... Well done to all who made it possible...
Awesome show, amazing attention to detail. The end scene of the Somme now is correct; I was there in May 2023 and it's green fields and so peaceful. You'd never think 100 odd years ago it was muddy fields.
One of the best mini-series of all time. I’d be proud to be an Aussie if I was one. My family fought in the American trenches. But fight they did. In every war from the Revolutionary war, the war of 1812, the civil war, the Spanish war, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, And Afghanistan. War is Hell but when called we answer. Always have, always will.
That’s some lieutenant Dan type family tree you have there mate
check out war is a racket by smedley butler..... just google war is a racket by smedley butler... you can watch it on youtube
Shows the Aussies in a good light a great piece of TV
Great that the series highlights the genius of Lt-General Monash! His coordination of artilliery, airforce, tanks and infantry was key in winnng the war! The CHOOMS adopted for the smashing of the Hindenberg Line!
A wonderful tv series, extremely well written and acted. The end showing the Somme as today was truly moving. Thank you so much for uploading.
RIP also to all the actors and actresses here who are no longer with us and were taken too young. A well told story by lovely people of almost 40 years ago and events over 100 years ago.
Outstanding on all counts
55.35 My Dad is the German prisoner who keeps turning around... My photo of him in this uniform is one of my most treasured memories... Love you Dad, rest mate....
The last 20 minutes - I was in tears.
In tribute to this Australian version of the immortal theme of "this Band of Brothers", some words from someone who was fully qualified in the determination of those meriting such honors.
Shakespeare said that any man looking back at the days of his youth would regret "never having been a soldier or never having been to sea". If you've served, you know what he meant, and if you didn't you would never understand.
We will remember them.
An excellent Series. Hadn't heard of it before. What a waste of young men in this war and all wars. Disgusting. Thank you from Canada!!
Awesome mini series. Have watched it twice over the years. WW1 was such a horrible waste of human life brought on by the rich & elite that accomplished nothing other than pave the way for WW2.
Excellent series, bloody shit of a war.
Lest we Forget
¿Como puedo conseguir la serie completa en español? Gracias
Seleccione 'Subtítulos en español'
Read the most decorated marine general Smedley butler's book. War is a racket. He woke up to the truth of his duty for his country.
If you got through to here and didn't watch that terrible edited movie I'm sure you would have enjoyed it. Top rate Aussie series. The edited movie version should be taken down. It's a complete mess and should never have been uploaded.
Didn’t take Kate long to get over Marty.
He dies?
Nit picker.
@@ivanwalker6459 No just a fact.
Didn’t take Flanagan long to make his move onto Kate 🤣
@@reinerdykeman Aye who would want a friend like this.
we dont know were born.
OLD MEN ALWAYS SENDING YOUNG MEN TO DIE.DISCUSTING.