“Anzacs: The War Down Under“ (1988) - Amazing WW1 Australian Feature Film

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 TV Movie 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. Featured in the cast as a military man is Paul Hogan. It was Hogan’s new-found international stardom in 1986’s “Crocodile Dundee“ which sparked the American distribution of this version of “Anzacs,“ two years after its initial 1985 Australian run. This transfer from a U.S. VHS video release is edited down from the 10-hour Australian miniseries. “Anzacs: The War Down Under“ (1985) - Episode 1: 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. BECOME A “FOUNDING FATHER“ ON OUR NEW PATREON PAGE - Join to find content you can’t find anywhere else - Consider becoming a member and joining the history revolution! 🇺🇸👕🎖️** Find All Of Our Exclusive Patriotic & History-Oriented Merchandise Here - Every Sale Supports The Channel And Keeps Us “On The Air“: ☕ If you appreciate our content and want to support us further, direct donations are always welcome at: PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, CLICK THE ’BELL’ ICON FOR ALERTS ON NEW CONTENT - AND SHARE THIS VIDEO TO HELP US GROW AND KEEP HISTORY HAPPENING! Some other videos you might like on our Channel: U.S. Army 1971 - “The Drill Sergeant“ REEL History - Vietnam Training Film: Vietnam - M60 Machine Gun & M79 Grenade Launcher - a short history: Medal of Honor Moment - Sergeant York: 400 Evolution of the United States Army Uniform: ✈️🚁⭐ *** ONE WAY YOU CAN SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL! If you love military history, and to collect and model the great warbirds of the past - please visit our friends at Air Models in the UK - Each purchase really helps this channel out: *** #lionheartfilmworks #militaryhistory #anzacs