This isn't a bloody debating society, Baker. Now Mr. Armstrong wants you (as acting Corporal) and that is it. Right?
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S1 E15Unfinished Business
(voiceover) One soon learns to expect the unexpected in the Army. On the day we were to leave Australian waters Turkey came into the war on the German side. Instead of the fields of Europe it was the sands of Egypt and then to a place called Gallipoli. We even received a new name, ANZAC. Pat (Cleary) said it sounded like a South American Indian tribe but it stands for Australia and New Zealand Army Corps.
(in a letter to Marty who is recuperating from his wounds in a hospital in Lemnos) Dear Martin. The news just came through that you are alive and recovering. It sure lifted the spirits of the old platoon, particularly Dick and Mr. Armstrong. It was a real pleasure at seeing them back to their old selves again, not that there is many faces left, just 11. Things have been pretty lively over here. Not even the generals are safe. Our commander Major General Bridges was killed the other day. A few of the reinforcements showed up well, particularly a bloke called Flanagan. He is sort of like Bill and Pat in a way. He has a nose for trouble and can anticipate. Most of us have had more nicks including yours truly but nothing serious. Oh, and there is some furfee about a big attack so stay in hospital. Pat says only mugs live here. Best from all the boys, even McArthur. Yours, Roly.
KMSir Keith Murdoch
Weren't you due for a convalescence?
Cpl. Martin Barrington: Well someone has to look after these blokes.
Martin, what does that sign say?
CMCpl. Martin Barrington
40 men or 8 horses
The French put a lot of importance on their horses, eh?
PGPvt. "Dingo" Gordon
(about Pvt. Wilhelm Schmidt) We've got a bloody Hun here.
PWPvt. Wilhelm "Kaiser" Schmidt
My father who brought us out from Germany told us that freedom has its price.
We should not call you Wilhelm. That's the same name as the Kaiser. That is what we should call you, Kaiser Schmidt.
I should give this back (the Military Medal). You blokes know what really happened.
Cpl. Martin Barrington: I wouldn't. It may the wrong day but it has the right name.
CHCpt. Harold Armstrong
What'd he say, Kaiser?
LWLCpl. Wilhelm "Kaiser" Schmidt
He wants to know what's going on.
Cpt. Harold Armstrong: You tell him we are very, very sorry, but we have a new officer who didn't know the rules.
LFLCpl. Flanagan
We must go, Sergeant!
Sgt. Tom McArthur: Piss off, Flanagan. You get those blokes out while I man the machine gun.
LMLt. Martin Barrington
Do you need any help? You can have the reserves.
Sgt. Flanagan: Nah, mate. The platoon can do it. There’s gaps in the wire.
ACAustralian Colonel
(after handing Flanagan his commission) If I see you here again, I'll cut you off at the crown jewels.
What will they do to you? Will they throw the book at you, mate?
Sgt. Flanagan: Worse, they're making me an officer.
No one seems to know what they are doing in Amiens.
Lt. General Sir John Monash: No one seems to know what they are doing along the entire Somme front.
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