Podcasts about anzacs

Dean Bedford reviews The First Anzacs by George Hulse and Jimmy Thomson, published by Allen & Unwin.

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Daniel Reynaud is Emeritus Professor of History at Avondale University. He was the inaugural Visiting Historian at the Anzac Memorial in Sydney and is recognised as an authority on Anzac social history, including cinema, spirituality and food. Reynaud is the author and co-presenter of eight award-winning documentaries on the Anzacs and religion. He has written across multiple genres including academia, poetry translation and journalism, and published many books.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Monday Breakfast show!  Todays show:Segments:- A conversation with fire behaviour scientist Phil Zylstra. Two weeks ago Zylstra was a signatory among other scientists and researchers with GECO, Goongerah Environment Centre, calling to stop Planned burns in the Snowy River National Park. We chat about the impacts of Vic Forest Fire Management's prescribed burns on wet forests and the consequences they will have in the future. - Over the weekend many people across this continent gathered to commemorate the ANZACs' involvement in World War One. Research published by the War Studies Group at the University of NSW Canberra last year shows that while 90% of people believe in the importance of ANZAC Day, yet just over half of people on this continent actually engage in ANZAC Day Services. We are now going to play an excerpt from the People's History of Australia podcast in which host Christian speaks with Robert Bollard, author of 'In The Shadow Of Gallipoli' about how the ANZAC myth is perpetuated, and the state's attempts to paint the antiwar movement as unpatriotic as a means of justifying repression. You can listen to the rest of the episode and more from the Peoples History of Australia at peopleshistory.com.auhttp://www.peopleshistory.com.au/episode-5-the-hidden-history-of-australia-in-world-war-i/ - We were joined by Boe Spearim, host of the incredibly important podcast 'Frontier War Stories'. Boe will be speaking with us about the Frontier Wars, which are also commemorated on April 25th. You can listen to Boe's podcast here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/grdds-2817f9/Frontier-War-Stories-Podcast  - Conversation with Libby Jamieson about her show here at 3cr called Dykes on Mics that started in the mid 90s. We spoke about her experiences being an out and proud lesbian in the 90s, what's changed today and the importance of ensuring lesbian spaces are trans inclusive.  Music: Way Back Home by Bridie King Ring of Past by Men I Trust 

Journalist and author Jimmy Thomson believes there is one group of soldiers who have been overlooked: the combat engineers or ‘sappers'. It was their job to clear the way for others to follow and Thomson says that makes them the first ANZACs.

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Every Anzac Day we tell the story of the men in the boats. This year, we're telling the story of the men on the cliffs above them.On April 25th, 1915, Deputy Officer Muharrem stood in a shallow trench above a small cove on the Gallipoli coast and watched 4000 Australian soldiers rowing toward him through the darkness. He had 160 men to stop them. No reinforcements. No artillery. No orders. Behind him, the German general commanding the Turkish army had galloped off to the wrong end of the peninsula, chasing a landing that didn't exist. The chain of command had collapsed. Muharrem was on his own.What happened next is one of the most remarkable stories of the entire Gallipoli campaign. Two Turkish colonels who didn't wait for permission to act. A desperate forced march across an open plain under naval gunfire. A single field gun manhandled onto a ridge by its exhausted crew. And a bluff that stopped the Anzacs from winning the day."The bastards will give us a go after all," said Lance Corporal George Mitchell, as the first Turkish bullets hit the water around his boat."I was very frightened," said Turkish Private Adil Sahin, shaken awake by a sentry as the boats appeared below him. "We didn't know anything about this invasion."Two armies. Two perspectives. One dawn that decided the fate of the entire campaign.Episode Length: 40 minutesFeatures: First-person accounts from Turkish defenders including Captain Faik, Private Adil Sahin and Lieutenant Colonel Mustafa Kemal; Australian voices from Charles Bean's Official History and Bill Gammage's The Broken Years; and material drawn from Mat McLachlan's book Krithia: The Forgotten Anzac Battle of Gallipoli (Hachette, 2024).Presenter: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiSail through history with Mat McLachlan! Join a 2027 history cruise: https://battlefields.com.au/history-cruises-2027Find out everything Mat is doing with books, tours and media at https://linktr.ee/matmclachlanFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@MatMcLachlanHistory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Интервью с режиссёром документального фильма «Anzacs from Russia — The Untold Story» Алексом Спектором о русскоязычных эмигрантах, которые добровольно отправились воевать в составе армии ANZAC. Почему люди, только приехавшие в новую страну, шли на фронт, как складывались их отношения с австралийскими сослуживцами и какие истории военных особенно поразили автора во время работы над фильмом.

Ένα μνημείο αφιερωμένο στους ANZACs βρίσκεται στον ανακαινισμένο ιστορικό χώρο των Θερμοπύλων που αναδεικνύει σημεία εξαιρετικού αρχαιολογικού και ιστορικού ενδιαφέροντος. Το μνημείο είναι ένας σύγχρονος τύμβος για την μάχη των Θερμοπύλων, τον Απρίλιο του 1941, όπου έχασαν την ζωή τους 7 νέοι Αυστραλοί στρατιώτες.

It would have to be among the single-most overdue law changes in New Zealand. I don't know about you, but until the Anzac Amendment Bill came before Parliament this year, I didn't realise that modern servicemen and women weren't technically recognised on Anzac Day. Under the letter of the law, only those who served up to 1966 were officially commemorated. Obviously, that's wrong. Although of course Anzac Day began as an occasion to commemorate those who served in the Gallipoli campaign —and it will always honour the original ANZACs— the many contributions across different campaigns, theatres and missions since are wholly worthy of our acknowledgement and appreciation. And while I suppose some could argue that it didn't really matter, that modern servicepeople are always allowed to march in modern services, and that a law change is simply symbolic, I would argue that symbolism is at the core of Anzac Day. It matters. For the nerds like me who spend a lot of time following international news, I feel like the sacrifice of those past feels that tiny bit closer in 2026. I am of a generation that has grown up in the world the ANZACs fought for. Here in New Zealand, I have flourished with the myriad benefits of peace and security. It's very easy to take for granted when you don't know anything else. And I don't want to be too doom and gloom other than to say that clearly the security and peace that much of the world has enjoyed for many decades feels more brittle and more fragile than any time in my life. That which they fought for, that which they died for, should never be taken for granted. Listen to Jack's chat with Commodore Shane Arndell about Anzac Day and this morning's services here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands have turned out for dawn services across the country Hecklers mar commemorations in Sydney and Melbourne Melbourne's booze war heats up See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands have turned out for dawn services across the country Hecklers mar commemorations in Sydney and Melbourne Melbourne's booze war heats up See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hekk kif infakkru l-anniversarju tal-inżul tat-truppi Awstraljani f'Gallipoli, nirriflettu wkoll dwar ir-rabta dejjiema bejn l-Anzacs u Malta permezz tal-pubblikazzjoni tal-ktieb ta' Frank Scicluna, Malta and the Anzacs, u r-riċerka ta' Dr Giaconda Schembri dwar tliet suldati Anzacs ta' oriġini Maltija. Dan ix-xogħol jitfa' dawl fuq kapitlu inqas magħruf tal-istorja tal-Anzacs bejn l-Awstralja u Malta, u juri kif Malta kellha rwol importanti matul l-Ewwel Gwerra Dinjija billi ħadet ħsieb suldati midruba evakwati minn Gallipoli.

Peter Allen of the Australian Jewish Historical Society explores the deep-rooted history of Jewish participation in the Australian military, dating back to the First Fleet. He discusses the legacy of prominent figures like Sir John Monash and the societal challenges faced by Jewish servicemen, including instances of antisemitism and the intentional concealment of religious identity. Peter Allen also highlights "Operation Jacob," a current initiative dedicated to documenting soldier narratives and ensuring that Jewish war graves are correctly identified with the Star of David.

Philip Clark is joined by host of the Forgotten Australia podcast Michael Adams who reveals where our true Anzac Day commemorations began.

Examining a lesser-known aspect of the 1915 Gallipoli campaign, this podcast focuses on the role of Indian soldiers who served alongside Anzac troops. Peter Stanley sheds light on Australia's British–Indian military heritage that most Australians don't know about, using historic records and images from WWI. Take a deep dive into how Sikhs, Muslims, Gurkhas and Anzacs fought side by side, forming bonds that outlived the war. - ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਿਟੀ ਆਫ ਨਿਊ ਸਾਊਥ ਵੇਲਜ਼ ਦੇ ਪ੍ਰੋਫੈਸਰ ਪੀਟਰ ਸਟੈਨਲੀ ਪਿਛਲੇ ਦੋ ਦਹਾਕਿਆਂ ਤੋਂ ਵਿਸ਼ਵ ਜੰਗਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਭਾਰਤੀ ਫੌਜੀਆਂ ਦੇ ਯੋਗਦਾਨ ‘ਤੇ ਖੋਜ ਕਰ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ। ਵੈਸਟਰਨ ਸਿਡਨੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਦਿੱਤੇ ਇੱਕ ਲੈਕਚਰ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਗੈਲੀਪੋਲੀ ਦੀ ਲੜਾਈ ਵਿੱਚ ਆਸਟ੍ਰੇਲੀਅਨ, ਨਿਊਜ਼ੀਲੈਂਡ ਅਤੇ ਭਾਰਤੀ ਸਿਪਾਹੀਆਂ ਦੀ ਸਾਂਝੀ ਬਹਾਦੁਰੀ ਅਤੇ ਕੁਰਬਾਨੀਆਂ ਬਾਰੇ ਚਰਚਾ ਕੀਤੀ। ਇਸ ਪੌਡਕਾਸਟ ਵਿੱਚ ਸਿੱਖ, ਮੁਸਲਮਾਨ ਅਤੇ ਗੋਰਖਾ ਸਿਪਾਹੀਆਂ ਦੇ ਯੋਗਦਾਨ ਬਾਰੇ ਸੁਣੋ ਜੋ ਕਿ ਇਤਿਹਾਸਕ ਤੱਥਾਂ ਸਮੇਤ ਪੇਸ਼ ਕੀਤੇ ਗਏ ਹਨ।

Forgotten ANZACs from the Pacific Island of Niue. Descendants recall the tragedy filled journey of 150 volunteers, from an isolated tropical atoll, who were thrust into the cauldron of World War I. - पैसिफिक आइलैंड न्यूवेह के ANZACs। एक अलग ट्रॉपिकल द्वीप से आए 150 वॉलंटियर्स के वंशज, उन भूला दिये गये एनजेकस् की दुखद यात्रा को याद करते हैं, जिन्हें पहले विश्व युद्ध की आग में झोंक दिया गया था।

Forgotten ANZACs from the Pacific Island of Niue. Descendants recall the tragedy filled journey of 150 volunteers, from an isolated tropical atoll, who were thrust into the cauldron of World War I. - Fitafita na galo o le ANZACs mai motu o Niue i le Pasefika. Toe fa'amanatu e suli o fitafita e to'a 150 mai Niue le tautua na ofoina e o latou tua'a i le Taua Muamua o le Lalolagi.

This episode, we discuss Australia's contribution to the Battle of the Somme in World War One, specifically its fighting at the Battles of Pozieres, Mouquet Farm, and Fromelles. We also talk about the ANZACs in the Sinai Peninsula, with the battles of Romani and Magdhaba.

This episode, we discuss Australia's involvement in World War One during 1915, and more specifically, the Gallipoli Campaign. At the heart of Australia's national story, we discuss it, the Battle at Lone Pine, the Anzac Legend, and talk about the myths that have come to be associated with the Anzacs at Gallipoli. 

It's 110 years since the end of the Battle of Gallipoli. It was one of the deadliest in World War One. Among the 40,000 dead was a large contingent of Australian and New Zealand troops who became known as the Anzacs. Soldier Rupert Westmacott was injured and shared his memories with the BBC. Professor of Australian history, Carl Bridge, spoke to Simon Watts in 2012.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from the death of Adolf Hitler, the first spacewalk and the making of the movie Jaws, to celebrity tortoise Lonesome George, the Kobe earthquake and the invention of superglue. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: Eva Peron – Argentina's Evita; President Ronald Reagan and his famous ‘tear down this wall' speech; Thomas Keneally on why he wrote Schindler's List; and Jacques Derrida, France's ‘rock star' philosopher. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the civil rights swimming protest; the disastrous D-Day rehearsal; and the death of one of the world's oldest languages.(Photo: Soldiers landing at Gallipoli. Credit: Sepia Times/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

80 years have fallen since the end of World War II, but still some remarkable stories are being uncovered and shared of the exploits, service and sacrifice of Australian soldiers. 

In October 1942, as Field Marshal Rommel's Afrika Korps prepared for one final push towards Cairo, Australia's 9th Division and New Zealand's 2nd Division stood ready at El Alamein for what would become the decisive battle of the North African campaign. Author Tom Gilling joins Mat McLachlan to explore how Montgomery's meticulously planned offensive depended on the tenacity of these Anzac forces to break through Rommel's formidable defences. From the initial barrage that lit up the desert night to the grinding attritional warfare that followed, this is the story of how Australian and New Zealand forces helped deliver the victory that Churchill called "the end of the beginning" - a triumph that saved the Middle East and marked the true turning point of the Second World War.Tom Gilling's new book on the Battle of El Alamein, Start Digging You Bastards!, is available now.Presenter: Mat McLachlanGuest: Tom GillingProducer: Jess StebnickiJoin one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/ for more information.Find out everything Mat is doing with books, tours and media at https://linktr.ee/matmclachlanFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On July 1st, 1916, 800 young Newfoundlanders climbed out of a trench and walked into history at Beaumont-Hamel. In twenty minutes, an entire generation was lost. This is their story - from fishermen's sons volunteering in St. John's to seasoned soldiers facing the German lines on the Somme. Through the actual words of Lieutenant Owen Steele, Private Frank Lind, and others who were there, Mat McLachlan tells how a small island's fierce loyalty to the Empire led to unimaginable sacrifice. A tragedy that shaped Newfoundland's identity forever, commemorated by a bronze caribou that still stands guard over the fields where so many gave everything.Presenter: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiJoin one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/ for more information.Find out everything Mat is doing with books, tours and media at https://linktr.ee/matmclachlanFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Billy Sing was a living contradiction - an Australian of Chinese and English descent, who went on to become Australia's deadliest sniper of all time. In this episode Mat explores Billy's life, his deadly work at Gallipoli and his sad decline once the war was over.Presenter: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiJoin one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/ for more information.Find out everything Mat is doing with books, tours and media at https://linktr.ee/matmclachlanFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week marks the 210th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, the epic battle that resulted in the defeat of Napoleon and the rewriting of European history. But recent research has revealed that one man who fought at the battle had a fascinating connection with Australia. Lieutenant Andrew White of the Royal Engineers had been born in the fledgling colony of NSW, the son of a convict. His journey from colonial child to gentleman officer serving on the staff of the Duke of Wellington is one of the most remarkable tales of early Australia. Join Mat as he tells the story of Andrew White, Australia's first returned serviceman and only Waterloo veteran.Presenter: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiJoin one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/ for more information.Find out everything Mat is doing with books, tours and media at https://linktr.ee/matmclachlanFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been 60 years since the first Australian combat troops were deployed to Vietnam. In this episode Mat discusses the political situation that led to their deployment, their early actions and the lessons learned that helped shape our commitment to the war.Presenter: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiJoin one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/ for more information.Find out everything Mat is doing with books, tours and media at https://linktr.ee/matmclachlanFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week marks the anniversary of the Battle of Messines, in June 1917. At the time, it was considered the greatest Allied victory of the war, and Australian and New Zealand troops played a vital role. In this episode Mat breaks down the battle, what innovative tactics helped to win it, and the huge Anzac sacrifice required to bring victory.Presenter: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiJoin one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/ for more information.Find out everything Mat is doing with books, tours and media at https://linktr.ee/matmclachlanFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The legendary Australian and New Zealand soldiers who had a pretty rough time, thanks to the English. And the well known sandwich with bread that's often not very rough at all, thanks to the Americans. Link to the answer News.com.au Thinking Music Make believe! Support the podcasts you enjoy - check out Lenny.fm More about the show - www.nearly.com.au/somehow-related-podcast-with-glenn-robbins-and-dave-oneil/ Somehow Related is produced by Nearly Media. Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis. Looking for another podcast? The Debrief with Dave O'Neil - Dave's other podcasts with comedians after gigs. The Junkees with Dave O'Neil & Kitty Flanagan - The sweet and salty roundabout! Junk food abounds!Support on Lenny.fm: https://www.lenny.fm/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 8 marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, the day the Germans surrendered in the Second World War. Mat is joined by historian Lachlan Grant from the Australian War Memorial to discuss what this important day meant for Australians, both at home and overseas.Presenter: Mat McLachlanGuest: Lachlan GrantProducer: Jess StebnickiJoin one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/ for more information.Find out everything Mat is doing with books, tours and media at https://linktr.ee/matmclachlanFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The legend of the ANZACs was born not through victory, but through courage, endurance, and mateship under fire. From the rocky shores of Gallipoli to the muddy battlefields of the Western Front, Australian and New Zealand troops earned a reputation for resilience, resourcefulness, and unbreakable spirit.Though the Gallipoli campaign ended in withdrawal, the actions of the ANZACs forged a national identity that continues to shape Australia and New Zealand today. Their story is one of hardship, sacrifice, and a legacy that lives on more than a century later. Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the birth of the ANZAC legend and its lasting impact on national memory.***"And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda" (1971) written and performed by Eric Bogle.This modern folk ballad reflects on the devastating human cost of war, particularly the Gallipoli campaign, through the eyes of a wounded Australian veteran. Written by Scottish-born Australian singer-songwriter Eric Bogle (b. 1944), the song became a poignant anti-war anthem, contrasting sharply with earlier patriotic tunes. It has been widely covered and remains a powerful meditation on memory, sacrifice, and the price of national mythmaking.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.

The legend of the ANZACs was born not through victory, but through courage, endurance, and mateship under fire. From the rocky shores of Gallipoli to the muddy battlefields of the Western Front, Australian and New Zealand troops earned a reputation for resilience, resourcefulness, and unbreakable spirit.Though the Gallipoli campaign ended in withdrawal, the actions of the ANZACs forged a national identity that continues to shape Australia and New Zealand today. Their story is one of hardship, sacrifice, and a legacy that lives on more than a century later. Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the birth of the ANZAC legend and its lasting impact on national memory.***"The Boys of the Dardanelles" (1916) recorded by Stanley Kirkby. No longer in copyright. Boys of the Dardanelles commemorates the sacrifice made by Australians in the Great War. Composition by Marsh Little (1880 - 1958). It was used to encourage recruitment. Performed by English singer Stanley Kirkby (1878 - 1949). Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.

Hundreds of thousands of Australians have gathered at Dawn Services across the country to pay tribute to the ANZACs. 

Adelaide poet Leon Gellert's poem the Night Attack remembers a brutal assault on the ANZACs at Gallipoli 

Hundreds of thousands of Australians have gathered at Dawn Services across the country to pay tribute to the ANZACs. 

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Anzac Day, marked on 25 April, honours the Anzacs' first major war in 1915 during World War I. While the sacrifices of Australian and New Zealand soldiers are well known, the story of the nearly 16,000 Indian troops who also fought at Gallipoli—1,600 of whom lost their lives—remained largely overlooked until recent years. In this podcast, historian Professor Peter Stanley calls on the Indian diaspora to help give these forgotten soldiers the recognition they deserve. He believes honouring their contribution can deepen the understanding of the shared history between India and Australia.

Australians love a ‘battler’. Images of shearers, Anzacs, and gold diggers are deeply entrenched in our history. Politicians know that too. Why else do we see them in hard hats and high visibility vests? But a couple of moments in this election campaign have hit a nerve. They came from a blue blood Liberal candidate in Melbourne, and the opposition leader’s son in a press conference in Brisbane. Today, Frank Bongiorno, professor of history at the Australian National University, on what happens when members of the political class play down their wealth, in order to commune with the common people. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians love a ‘battler’. Images of shearers, Anzacs, and gold diggers are deeply entrenched in our history. Politicians know that too. Why else do we see them in hard hats and high visibility vests? But a couple of moments in this election campaign have hit a nerve. They came from a blue blood Liberal candidate in Melbourne, and the opposition leader’s son in a press conference in Brisbane. Today, Frank Bongiorno, professor of history at the Australian National University, on what happens when members of the political class play down their wealth, in order to commune with the common people. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Writer and tour guide Simon Tancred on the little-known ANZAC story of how a group of POWs made a daring escape on foot to neutral Switzerland.Simon Tancred fell in love with Italy as a young man, and set up a job for himself leading hikes and tours across the country, and into the Alps. So Simon was familiar with the old trails and passes that crisscross the mountains, and which have been used for hundreds of years by shepherds, traders and travellers. But one day, someone approached him with the unknown story of how a group of Australian prisoners of war from the Second World War escaped from Italy to freedom in neutral Switzerland.Four mates from Moree evaded the enemy by using these ancient, winding tracks.They didn't speak Italian, they battled wintry conditions, and never knew if the civilians they encountered along the way would help them or turn them over to the occupying German forces.Simon was so intrigued by this story, he bought some old maps and set out to follow their journey to freedom, by tracing their steps across the Alps.This episode of Conversations explores fascism, politics, war, civil war, prisoners of war, unknown stories of WWII, the Anzacs, Anzac Day 2025, Italy, Italian Alps, modern history, books, writing, walking tours in Italy, travel, Mountaineering, Partisans, Nazis, Nazi Germany, neutral Switzerland, World War Two history, religion, Madonna, Mary, Italian Catholicism, where to hike in Italy.Trails to Freedom is published by Hardie Grant.

Chaplain William McKenzie literally dragged diggers out of Cairo's brothels on more than one occasion but still came to be widely loved.

Mat is joined again by legendary London battle guide, Steve Hunnisett, to explore more sites that tell the story of London's wartime past.Sites visited:- Salvation Army HQ, where an amateur photographer captured iconic images of London in flames during the Blitz- The Royal Exchange, where a direct bomb hit created 'the largest crater in England'- Two extraordinary war memorials - one from the Napoleonic Wars and one from the First World War - that tell the stories of Londoners who volunteered to fight- An unassuming jewellery shop, where a hero lost his life trying to foil a robbery in the dark days of WW2- The Merchant Navy Memorial, that remembers more than 35,000 sailors lost during both world wars, and tells the story of some of the most remarkable ships to ever take to sea.Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/ZmtMluJtB74?si=3tH0bepMXPvGwSO1To book a tour of London's wartime sites with Steve, visit https://www.blitzwalkers.co.uk/Presenter: Mat McLachlanGuest: Steve HunnisettProducer: Jess StebnickiJoin one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/ for more information.Find out everything Mat is doing with books, tours and media at https://linktr.ee/matmclachlanFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Although Australians were actively involved in the Burma campaign throughout the Second World War, this vitally important theatre of the Asia-Pacific War has fallen through the cracks of history. Mat speaks with historian Daryl Moran to reveal the service and sacrifice of Australians in this forgotten campaign.In the Fight: Australians and the War in Burma, 1942-1945, edited by Andrew Kilsby and Daryl Moran, is available now.Presenter: Mat McLachlanGuest: Daryl MoranProducer: Jess StebnickiJoin one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/ for more information.Find out everything Mat is doing with books, tours and media at https://linktr.ee/matmclachlanFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lambis Englezos is well-known as the man who discovered a mass grave containing 250 Australian soldiers on the 1916 battlefield of Fromelles. This battle had been an unmitigated disaster, with more than 5500 Australians killed, wound or captured in only 20 hours of fighting. It is still remembered as the greatest military disaster in Australian history. In July 2025 Lambis will return to the Western Front to lead a special group tour, which will commemorate the anniversary of Fromelles and Pozieres, and also visit all the key Australian battlefields. In this episode he joins Mat to talk about the experience of walking the ground where the Anzacs fought, and why the French and Belgian battlefields continue to hold a special place in his heart.Join Lambis on this exclusive tour! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/fromelles-pozieres-anniversary-tour-2025/ for details.Presenter: Mat McLachlanGuest: Lambis EnglezosProducer: Jess StebnickiJoin one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/ for more information.Find out everything Mat is doing with books, tours and media at https://linktr.ee/matmclachlanFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the latest episode in our Q&A series. This week's questions include: Was it a war crime to drop the atomic bombs?; How can I visit Tyne Cot Cemetery in Belgium?; and is it possible to speak with Vietnam veterans?Send your questions to Mat on X (https://x.com/MatMcLachlan), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BattlefieldTours) or Insta (https://www.instagram.com/mat_mclachlan/)Presenter: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiFind out everything Mat is doing with books, tours and media at https://linktr.ee/matmclachlanJoin one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/ for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

February marks the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, one of the most iconic battles of the Pacific War. But why is the battle so iconic, when so many other Pacific actions have fallen through the cracks of history. Mat is joined by US historian John McManus to find out!Topics include the pivotal role of the USA in WW2; the strategic importance of Iwo Jima as part of the bombing campaign against Japan; the plans to capture the island; the bloody fighting on the landing beaches, the airfields and Mount Suribachi; the outcomes of the battle and the assessment of whether it was all worth it; and the enduring cultural significance of Iwo Jima.Presenter: Mat McLachlanGuest: John McManusProducer: Jess StebnickiJoin one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/ for more information.Find out everything Mat is doing with books, tours and media at https://linktr.ee/matmclachlanFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to our new season! In this first episode Mat tells the story of the winter of 1916/17, one of the harshest ordeals faced by Australian soldiers in the First World War. Topics include the end of the Battle of the Somme; the attacks at Flers in November 1916; the devastating effect on morale of living in the frigid conditions; the remarkable story of Harry Murray, our most decorated soldier of the war; and a mispositioned memorial that reveals a rare piece of Australian history.Presenter: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiJoin one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/ for more information.Find out everything Mat is doing with books, tours and media at https://linktr.ee/matmclachlanFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Talbot House was an 'everyman's club' in the Ypres sector in Belgium during the First World War. Established behind the lines in the town of Poperinghe, Talbot House was a place soldiers could come to for some respite from the horrors of the battlefield. Today it has been preserved as a museum, dedicated to telling the story of the house and its foundation by Australian chaplain Tubby Clayton. Mat visits the house, escorted by its director, Simon Louagie, to explore the stories of the lives and deaths of its many visitors.Presenter: Mat McLachlanGuest: Simon LouagieProducer: Jess StebnickiJoin one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/ for more information.Find out everything Mat is doing with books, tours and media at https://linktr.ee/matmclachlanFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.