Anzac Day in Australia 25th April - Page 2

Owen · 25-04-2007, 01:05 PM

Yes, saw it years ago. It's on video in the loft.

spidge · 25-04-2007, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Owen D

Yes, saw it years ago. It's on video in the loft.

What did you think of it?

Owen · 25-04-2007, 01:25 PM

It was OK, felt they talked up the Aussies and played down the Brits.
I felt the bit in the bar where the Tommies gave the Aussies a round of applause and a cheers was a bit unbelievable, more likely to have a punch up.

Thought the bit where they shot the escaping Turks good, showed they wouldn't always "play the game" but kill the enemy whenever they could.

spidge · 25-04-2007, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Owen D

It was OK, felt they talked up the Aussies and played down the Brits.

There was resentment there as the Light Horse was not used for effect by the British command.
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I felt the bit in the bar where the Tommies gave the Aussies a round of applause and a cheers was a bit unbelievable, more likely to have a punch up.

Yes, I laughed at that also.

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Thought the bit where they shot the escaping Turks good, showed they wouldn't always "play the game" but kill the enemy whenever they could.

I suppose it was those you kill now you don't have to kill later.

von Poop · 25-04-2008, 01:25 AM

Spare a thought today for all the Aussies and Kiwis that ever went to war on this years ANZAC Day.

Cheers,
Adam.

Owen · 25-04-2008, 09:07 AM

Rest In Peace.

Herakles · 20-08-2008, 11:40 AM

I'm a bit late posting here but I've just found this thread.

I was delighted with the coverage given to all the ANZAC Day events on the Australia channel. I watched the lot.

Far cry from when I started going to Dawn Service. When there was me and a handful of Diggers and a trumpeter. Now there are prayers and a big screen.

I was delighted to attend Dawn Service at Hellfire Pass a couple of years ago. Rather spooky place IMO.

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25-04-2007, 01:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
Owen Grumpy Old Moose Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs Posts: 9,484	Yes, saw it years ago. It's on video in the loft.

25-04-2007, 01:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
Owen Grumpy Old Moose Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs Posts: 9,484	It was OK, felt they talked up the Aussies and played down the Brits. I felt the bit in the bar where the Tommies gave the Aussies a round of applause and a cheers was a bit unbelievable, more likely to have a punch up. Thought the bit where they shot the escaping Turks good, showed they wouldn't always "play the game" but kill the enemy whenever they could.

25-04-2008, 09:07 AM	#16 (permalink)
Owen Grumpy Old Moose Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs Posts: 9,484	Rest In Peace.

20-08-2008, 11:40 AM	#17 (permalink)
Herakles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Thailand Posts: 130	I'm a bit late posting here but I've just found this thread. I was delighted with the coverage given to all the ANZAC Day events on the Australia channel. I watched the lot. Far cry from when I started going to Dawn Service. When there was me and a handful of Diggers and a trumpeter. Now there are prayers and a big screen. I was delighted to attend Dawn Service at Hellfire Pass a couple of years ago. Rather spooky place IMO.

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