With Anzac Day almost upon us, Michael is joined by Mat McLachlan, War historian & founder of Australian Battlefield Tours, to talk about some of the iconic battles and individuals from World War 1… which lasted from 28th July 1914 through to 11th November 1918.

 

Described as "the war to end all wars", WW1 led to the mobilisation of more than 70 million military personnel, including 60 million Europeans, making it one of the largest wars in history.

 

Mr McLaughlin shares the history of:

 

The Battle of Lone Pine which was fought between Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) and Ottoman Empire forces during the Gallipoli Campaign of the First World War, between 6 and 10 August 1915.

 

The Battle of Pozières (23 July – 3 September 1916) which took place in France around the village of Pozières during the Battle of the Somme.

 

Albert Jacka, VC, MC & Bar (10 January 1893 – 17 January 1932) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration for gallantry "in the face of the enemy" that can be awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces.

With Anzac Day almost upon us, Michael is joined by Mat McLachlan, War historian &amp; founder of Australian Battlefield Tours, to talk about some of the iconic battles and individuals from World War 1&hellip; which lasted from 28th July 1914 through to 11th November 1918.
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Described as "the war to end all wars", WW1 led to the mobilisation of more than 70 million military personnel, including 60 million Europeans, making it one of the largest wars in history.
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Mr McLaughlin shares the history of:
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The Battle of Lone Pine which was fought between Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) and Ottoman Empire forces during the Gallipoli Campaign of the First World War, between 6 and 10 August 1915.
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The Battle of Pozi&egrave;res (23 July &ndash; 3 September 1916) which took place in France around the village of Pozi&egrave;res during the Battle of the Somme.
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Albert Jacka, VC, MC &amp; Bar (10 January 1893 &ndash; 17 January 1932) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration for gallantry "in the face of the enemy" that can be awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces.

Australia Overnight with Mike Jeffreys, 12am – 4am weekdays.

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Australia Overnight with Mike Jeffreys, 12am – 4am weekdays.
Wake Up Australia, 4am - 9:30am weekdays.

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