Gallipoli and the Great War

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The Anzac involvement in the Gallipoli Campaign has had a lasting cultural impact in Australia. Why is it considered such sacred ground? These podcasts will draw together different perspectives on Gallipoli, the ANZACs and the Great War.

24/05/2015

#15 Gallipoli in Film

Sarah Midford (Mediterranean Studies, La Trobe University) on the portrayal of Gallipoli and ANZACs in films and television. Gallipoli and the Great War is a fully online subject at La Trobe University. You can enrol or find out more at: www.latrobe.edu.au/gallipoli Copyright 2015 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

10 min
20/05/2015

#14 Commemoration of Gallipoli

Sarah Midford (Mediterranean Studies, La Trobe University) on the legacy of the Gallipoli campaign, and the fine line between commemoration and celebration. Gallipoli and the Great War is a fully online subject at La Trobe University. You can enrol or find out more at: www.latrobe.edu.au/gallipoli Copyright 2015 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

21 min
05/05/2015

#13 The Gallipoli Campaign

Professor Robin Prior (History, Flinders University) on the Gallipoli campaign, Australia’s contribution on the battlefield, and the growth of myth. Gallipoli and the Great War is a fully online subject at La Trobe University. You can enrol or find out more at: www.latrobe.edu.au/gallipoli Copyright 2015 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

19 min
16/04/2015

#12 Life on the Gallipoli Battlefield

Dr Michelle Negus-Cleary (Mediterranean Studies, La Trobe University) on life on the Gallipoli battlefield and the conditions the soldiers were living with, such as poor food and supplies, illness and traumatic stress. Gallipoli and the Great War is a fully online subject at La Trobe University. You can enrol or find out more at: www.latrobe.edu.au/gallipoli Copyright 2015 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

20 min
31/03/2015

#11 Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Dr Bart Ziino (History, Deakin University) on the concept of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and how they represent the fallen of World War I who never returned. Gallipoli and the Great War is a fully online subject at La Trobe University. You can enrol or find out more at: www.latrobe.edu.au/gallipoli Copyright 2015 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

11 min
16/03/2015

#10 Australian Nurses in World War I

Dr Janet Butler (History, La Trobe University) talks about the Australian women who went to the frontlines in World War I and supported their men in their time of need. Copyright 2015 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

22 min
10/03/2015

#9 The Anti-Conscription Movement

Dr Clare Wright (History, La Trobe University) talks about the anti-conscription movement, the public response to war and the driving force of Vida Goldstein. Copyright 2015 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

20 min
26/02/2015

#8 The Fall of the Ottoman Empire

Assoc Professor Adrian Jones (History, La Trobe University) on the Ottoman defence to the Gallipoli campaign, the fall of their empire, and the rise of Turkey. Copyright 2015 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

18 min

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Very useful and clearly expressed

17/08/2017

JustMePaul

A great overview in Episode 13 of the campaign. Found it very useful in researching the battle. Paul, Fighting Through Podcast

The Anzac involvement in the Gallipoli Campaign has had a lasting cultural impact in Australia. Why is it considered such sacred ground? These podcasts will draw together different perspectives on Gallipoli, the ANZACs and the Great War.