Podcast appearances and mentions of albert jacka

Australian author and journalist Peter FitzSimons joins Graham Cornes. His latest book is ‘The Legend of Albert Jacka’. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Fitzsimons est écrivain australien, biographe, journaliste et ancien joueur de rugby à XV. Passionné d'histoire, il publie son dernier ouvrage « The Legend of Albert Jacka » aux éditions Hachette. Nous l'avons rencontré dans les studios de Melbourne pour une interview en français.

Discover the epic story of Albert Jacka, the first Australian soldier to be awarded the Victoria Cross in WWI. His tale of bravery and sacrifice will take you from the shores of Gallipoli to the battlefields of France. 

Peter FitzSimons - Author  "Remembering Albert Jacka"    Our heroes can come from the most ordinary of places. As a shy young lad growing up in country Victoria, no one in the district had any idea the man Albert Jacka would become.   Albert 'Bert' Jacka was 21 when Britain declared war on Germany in August 1914. A month and a half later, Bert enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) and the young private was assigned to 14 Battalion D company. By the time they shipped out to Egypt he'd been made a Lance-Corporal.   On 26 April 1915, 14 Battalion landed at Gallipoli under the command of Brigadier-General Monash's 4th Infantry Brigade. And it was here, in the early hours of 20 May, that Lance-Corporal Albert Jacka proved he was 'the bravest of the brave'. The Turks were gaining ground with a full-scale frontal attack. As his comrades lay dead or dying around him, Jacka single-handedly held off the enemy onslaught. The Turks retreatedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter FitzSimons joins Jonesy & Amanda to chat about his new book, The Legend of Albert Jacka.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Crews speaks with radio and television presenter Peter FitzSimons. aboout his latest book . THE LEGEND OF ALBERT JACKA- the unforgettable story of one soldierbravery and sacrifice during WW1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's person of honor is a badass Aussie with a super unfortunate name. When World War 1 kicked off, Albert Jacka was there to get stuck in on behalf of Australia. And boy did he make a name for himself. Then he decided to stick around and just keep up the madness and killing and see just how terrifying he could become to the other side. He saw some of the worst hellholes of the war, and definitely didn't come out unscathed, but he for sure gave more than he got. Enjoy!

It's Story Time, our weekly walk through cricket history via your listener quiz challenges. Joining Geoff for your long trips on your Easter weekend, Bharat Sundaresan is back on the show before his own long drive from Adelaide to Sydney, detouring via the birthplace of Justin Langer's favourite Australian, Albert Jacka. But on this episode we spend most of our time on the Teardrop Isle, in between visiting Darude, the MCG in 1903, and the brief time in the sun of Loretta Davis. Your Nerd Pledge numbers this week: 4.35 - Aravind Rao Karanam 4.76 - Eranda Jayawickreme 1.93 - Tane Aikman 5.57 - Matt May 5.28 - Paul Murphy & Michael Edelstein 1.76 - Cameron Allen, Srikanth Agaram & Sam Ashworth 8.81 - Glenn Finkelde Send us a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalword Find other episodes at finalwordcricket.com  Get 20% off Woodstock Cricket kit with code TFW20 at woodstockcricket.co.uk Support the show: https://patreon.com/thefinalword See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 14th Battalion of the Australian Imperial Forces was known as "Jacka's Mob" after their officer, the  profane, insubordinate, and much-loved larrikin Albert Jacka, a dairy farmer's son from Victoria.A man more inclined to use his fists than his reasoning to solve a problem, Jacka would surely have been promoted higher in the ranks than he was, were it not for his temper, his argumentative personality, and his dislike of military discipline.   For an act of incredible bravery at Gallipoli, Jacka won Australia's first Victoria Cross of the Great War, and he went on displaying acts of bravery that many felt should have led to the award of at least a second VC.Complex, intelligent, and fiercely loyal to his men, Jacka was a remarkable man - this is his story.Support us:www.buymeacoffee.com/footstepspod or www.patreon.com/footstepsofthefallenSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/footstepsblog)

For most conspicuous bravery and extraordinary devotion to duty when in charge of a Lewis gun section in the front line trenches, in which a strong enemy raid was attempted.

Well its been a bit of a slog putting this together but I think you will find that that it will be worth it, share this with any Canadian friends you know, as I think they will love it. Fingers crossed.The Battle of Vimy Ridge was part of the Battle of Arras, in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France, during the First World War. The main combatants were the four divisions of the Canadian Corps in the First Army, against three divisions of the German 6th Army. The battle took place from 9 to 12 April 1917 at the beginning of the Battle of Arras, the first attack of the Nivelle Offensive, which was intended to attract German reserves from the French, before their attempt at a decisive offensive on the Aisne and the Chemin des Dames ridge further south.The Canadian Corps was to capture the German-held high ground of Vimy Ridge, an escarpment on the northern flank of the Arras front. This would protect the First Army and the Third Army farther south from German enfilade fire. Supported by a creeping barrage, the Canadian Corps captured most of the ridge during the first day of the attack. The village of Thélus fell during the second day, as did the crest of the ridge, once the Canadian Corps overran a salient against considerable German resistance. The final objective, a fortified knoll located outside the village of Givenchy-en-Gohelle, fell to the Canadians on 12 April. The 6th Army then retreated to the Oppy–Méricourt line.

William Speakman-Pitt, VC, known as Bill Speakman, was a British Army soldier and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was the first person to receive an honour from Queen Elizabeth IIReferences:Bill Speakman ReferencesPrimer Podcast, Prelude to the action of Bill speakman.https://www.mhhv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/The-battle-of-Maryang-San-Associate-Professor-Bob-breen.pdf Interview with frank Hassetthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29qMQa7viX0 https://www.sparknotes.com/history/american/koreanwar/https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/atwar/korea https://www.kosb.co.uk/sergeant-william-speakman-vc-obituary-and-funeral-arrangements/ Flowers in the foresthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNxCs7g8_vs

In early October 1951, 3RAR (3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment), in conjunction with British Commonwealth troops, attacked a group of hills near the Imjin River. The attack was named after the biggest of these hills and became known as the battle for Maryang San or “Operation Commando”.

Albert Jacka VC 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. Jacka was the first Australian to be decorated with the VC during the First World War, receiving the medal for his actions during the Gallipoli Campaign. He later served on the Western Front and was twice further decorated for his bravery. This week we look at Albert's exploits in France

Albert Jacka VC 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. Jacka was the first Australian to be decorated with the VC during the First World War, receiving the medal for his actions during the Gallipoli Campaign. He later served on the Western Front and was twice further decorated for his bravery.ReferencesAustralian dictionary of Biographyhttp://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/jacka-albert-6808http://www.awmlondon.gov.au/battles/poziereshttp://www.ddoughty.com/albert-jacka-vc.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXFJfeChviEJackas action is explained at 3:40 mark of videoSam Neils speech on Ataturkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzfq2Ta-J3cSpecial Thanks to this beautiful arrangementhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFwxUxeHJSwPeter Sculthorpe earth cryhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwtrXxicBjs&list=OLAK5uy_mF4JDWtmXNi_N08WmiPdKOSAYssI0nuIA

Winchelsea-born Albert Jacka was Australia’s first Victoria Cross recipient in WWI. Listen to his remarkable life story in the Addy’s new True and Amazing Stories podcast series. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we speak to Dr Michael Lawriwsky. Michael talks about one of Australia's greatest heroes, Albert Jacka VC MC and Bar. Michael has a PhD in economics, was appointed Professor of Commerce at La Trobe University and was a part-time Commissioner of the International Air Services Commission. He is an adjunct professor in the School of Business at La Trobe University. Michael has had two books published on Albert Jacka, namely, Hard Jacka & Retun of the Gallipoli Legend.

Wednesday 3 Jun, 12.30pm Dr Michael Lawriwsky At Courtney’s Post on the Turkish Gallipoli Peninsula in May 1915 Albert Jacka was awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery. He was Australia’s first recipient of the award during the First World War and soon became one of Australia’s most well-known soldiers. Join Michael Lawriwsky, author of Hard Jacka and Return of the Gallipoli Legend, as he discusses Albert Jacka’s brave actions.

Nigel Buesst. No man better personified the archetypal Australian of the early decades of the last century than Albert Jacka. His heroic feats captured the imagination of a generation. Join director Nigel Buesst for this special screening of his documentary on Jacka, the first Australian Victoria Cross recipient of World War I. Please note: this file only includes audio discussion and does not include the documentary.