Richard Morecroft presents an overview of Australian involvementt in World War I, concentrating primarily on the Gallipoli campaign. Provides background history ot the war, the reasons for Australia’s involvement, and details the events at Gallipoli whilst mentioning the arenas of combat in which Australian soldiers fought. Uses stills, archival footage, footage from propaganda and feature films related to World War I. Useful background to the story of Anzac Day, mentioning Simpson and his donkey, Turkish bravery and perceptions of the war. (SCHOOL PROGRAM ON THE GREAT WAR-SUITABLE FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN)
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ACMI Identifier
509340
Language
English
Subject categories
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1914-1918
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)