"Anzacs: The War Down Under" (1985) - Episode 3, WW1 Australian Drama

Part 3 of 5 -- "The Devils Arithmetic":
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 THREE - Original Air Date of October 29, 1985:
As the debate in Australia over conscription causes bitter political and social divisions, the platoon are sent back into the Somme sector, now bogged down in the cold and mud of winter. Max Earnshaw arrives as a new lieutenant and initially proves to be a less-than-inspiring officer. By 1917, the Allied High Command plan new offensives to break the Hindenburg Line. The platoon takes part in the Allied attacks at Arras, where Sgt McArthur is killed and Pudden deserts, and is then given a spell of leave in Blighty. Back in France, Armstrong is sent home on psychiatric grounds and is replaced by the unpopular Captain Young. Pudden is later found hiding out among a group of deserters and agrees to return to his unit. The platoon then takes part in a new offensive at Passchendaele, where Young proves himself incompetent, Barrington is badly wounded, Gordon deserts after murdering several German prisoners, and Lt. Earnshaw is blinded by a shell. Meanwhile, Lloyd George has lost all faith in Haig (who is nevertheless promoted to the rank of field marshal by King George V). At a field hospital, Kate manages to save a desperately wounded Barrington.
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[@mcwildstyle9106]

If you are in a war and you need job done and done right, call in the ANZACS. Greetings to both Australia and New Zealand from America

[@Ubique2927]

In general I agree. But... There was. Not much difference in the ANZAC, British, Canadian, S African, Indian soldiers. The huge difference was the juniot officers, senior officers and general officers in the ANZACs. They invented new tactics and had an uncanny knack of finding incompetence, getting rid of it and LEARNIING. The tactics invented by Australians won the war.

[@Mediatech492]

I wish Canada would do a series like this about our own war efforts. The Canadian film industry hasn't made many war films, but the ones I can remember were all well received.

[@kathrynbillinghurst188]

Here I am… supporting our boys!! Gnarly stuff for anyone to go through! 🕊️

[@kimbebotez5110]

GOOD VIDEO THANK YOU SO MUCH BRO GOOD NIGHT 🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@johnnytower6169]

Rolling barrages, my Nana told me about them when I was a kid. About our diggers moving forward, just following the artillery fire. Then later following the tank tracks. I’ve seen my great great uncles letters from Egypt, heading to the Dardanelles. Seen his photos and nothing after. We lost a lot of good men in my family, same again in the Second World War, it was rough but I’m proud of the men that came before me. They were better men than I I served but never saw action on deployment, I have no idea how I’d respond. There’s no glory in modern war

[@Ubique2927]

There was not much difference between the ANZAC, British, Canadian, S African, Indian soldiers. The huge difference was the junior officers, senior officers and general officers in the ANZACs. They invented new tactics and had an uncanny knack of finding incompetence, getting rid of it and LEARNIING. The tactics invented by Australians won the war.

[@billhuber2964]

God bless you aussies ! Greetings from the USA 🇺🇸.

[@filipinorutherford7818]

Keep the episodes coming!!!

[@robertahall4960]

thank you!!

[@Ubique2927]

Can anyone here explain why the Prime Minister didn't sack Haige, and others? Surely it would have been prudent. Every one knew that he was still fighting the Napoleonic war in 1916/17. There were junior officers with new ideas just waiting to take control.

[@rickymeadows5176]

Simple, like every other war "Rich man's war, Poor man's fight" the boys in the trenches were seen as nothing but pawns on the Elite & Wealthy's chessboard. That is what any war boils down to in the end , the common man is seen as nothing less than an expendable gameboard piece.

[@WJack97224]

Haige and Churchill were shits.

[@clivestraw1913]

He was a good friend of king George

[@WarCryAus]

Because the public gives Haig their support. If Lloyd George was to sack him, public favour for the government will swing out of control.

[@Davemurray2880isaindian]

Shouldn't this just be called the AACs

[@matthewcullen1298]

Why's that Mate

[@Davemurray2880isaindian]

@@matthewcullen1298 So the NZ stood for what exactly and how many times were the Kiwi soldiers mentioned in this horseshit mini series?

[@matthewcullen1298]

@@Davemurray2880isaindian some simple facts for you Mate. The AIF was part of the Anzacs This was an Australian TV mini series made about an Australian platoon serving in ww1 made for an Australian audience Most Aussies appreciate ,understand and respect their kiwi allies and their contributions. Simple question how many Anzac mini series have the New Zealand television industry made for a kiwi audience that concentrated on Australias contribution to ww1.If you've done one I'd love to hear about it.

[@Davemurray2880isaindian]

@@matthewcullen1298 Then why call it ANZACs?

[@matthewcullen1298]

@@Davemurray2880isaindian so you haven't answered my question. How many WW1 mini series have the kiwis made about the ANZACs where they've gone from the Australian perspective or do you need everyone else to do it for you