Digger History

Keith Robinson
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Digger History is about Australia’s military history, the battles, the people who fought and some of the customs and traditions of Australia’s Defence Force.

  1. MAY 1

    The ANZACs of Greece and Crete

    In 1941, Australian and New Zealand forces fought in Greece and Crete. The ANZAC Division fought vital rearguard actions to allow other troops to evacuate. This is a brief story about the ANZACs in Greece and Crete during World War 2.

    20 min
  2. The Siege of Tobruk

    APR 10

    The Siege of Tobruk

    The small port town of Tobruk was of vital importance to both sides in the North African campaign in 1942. A small group of Australian, British and Indian defenders were tasked with holding the besieged town against the German and Italian forces. German propaganda thought they were insulting these troops by calling them rats, but instead, the defenders used it as a badge of honour - The Rats of Tobruk.

    31 min

  3. FEB 26

    The Australian Slouch Hat

    The Hat KFF (Khaki Fur Felt) more commonly known as the Slouch Hat, is probably the most iconic symbol of the Australian Army. In this episode I talk about the history of the slouch hat and how it has evolved over the last 150 years.

    25 min

  4. 10/29/2025

    The Charge of Beersheba - 31 October 1917

    On the 31st of October 1917, one of the last great cavalry changes in history was carried out. And it wasn’t by cavalry, but Australian Light Horse mounted infantry.

    13 min

  5. 04/24/2025

    Gallipoli - part 3, the landings on the Gallipoli peninsula

    In this episode I talk about the landings on the Gallipoli peninsula on the 25th April 1916, the day that was to become known as ANZAC Day in Australia and New Zealand.

    27 min

  6. 04/22/2025

    Gallipoli - part 2, the nations involved

    In this episode I talk about the nations involved in the Gallipoli campaign of 1915

    18 min

  7. 04/20/2025

    Gallipoli - part 1, the prelude

    Growing up in Australia, I learned about ANZAC Day and the Gallipoli landings from an early age. But not much was taught at school about the reasons and events behind the Gallipoli campaign. In this episode I explore some of the events leading up to the Ottoman Empire entering World War 1 on the side of the Central powers and the reasons why the Gallipoli landings took place.

    27 min

  8. 04/18/2025

    ANZAC, and the laws around using this word

    The word Anzac is protected by law in Australia and New Zealand. There are laws about how the word can and cannot be used. In this episode I talk about the Protection of the Word ‘ANZAC’ Act of 1921.

    13 min
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Digger History is about Australia’s military history, the battles, the people who fought and some of the customs and traditions of Australia’s Defence Force.

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  • Creator
    Keith Robinson
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Keith Robinson
  • Show Website
    Digger History