Australians at War (2001)
Mini-Series
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.
Released April 24, 2001
Episode 55 min
None+
Genres: Documentary, History, War
Keywords: imdb.australian-history, imdb.australian
Network: ABC TV
S1E1 - We're On A Long Trek Now
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.
April 25, 2001, midnight
S1E2 - Who’ll Come A Fighting the Kaiser With Me?
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.
May 2, 2001, midnight
S1E3 - Mateship Was The Greatest Thing
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.
May 9, 2001, midnight
S1E4 - Here We Go Again
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.
May 16, 2001, midnight
S1E5 - The Thin Khaki Line
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.
May 23, 2001, midnight
S1E6 - The Forgotten War
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.
May 30, 2001, midnight
S1E7 - Trying Not to Remember
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.
June 6, 2001, midnight
S1E8 - Faith Enough For All of Us
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?"
June 13, 2001, midnight
Network: ABC TV
Episode Runtime: 55 min.
Season Runtime: 55 min.
Released: April 24, 2001
Last Air Date: June 13, 2001, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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