A mini-series produced in the mid-1980's when the Australian film industry was scratching for a quid. As such, the acting, particularly amongst the support cast, was patchy and the script did not help. Also the special effects are showing their age.
Having said that, the storyline is strong and follows a platoon of the Australian 8th Battalion from recruitment at the breakout of war to the wars ending. The major events of the war are faithfully followed including the role Keith Murdoch (Rupert's dad) played in the war.
Of particular interest to history buffs is the class tension back in the Australian population that was still in its infancy when the war broke out. For a nation only 13 years old this war could not have come at a worse time. To lose our best and brightest in such numbers must have set back Australian nationhood development decades. The impact of the war back home is faithfully portrayed.
A mini-series well worth a watch.
Having said that, the storyline is strong and follows a platoon of the Australian 8th Battalion from recruitment at the breakout of war to the wars ending. The major events of the war are faithfully followed including the role Keith Murdoch (Rupert's dad) played in the war.
Of particular interest to history buffs is the class tension back in the Australian population that was still in its infancy when the war broke out. For a nation only 13 years old this war could not have come at a worse time. To lose our best and brightest in such numbers must have set back Australian nationhood development decades. The impact of the war back home is faithfully portrayed.
A mini-series well worth a watch.