Two Australian sprinters face the brutal realities of war when they are sent to fight in the Gallipoli campaign in Turkey during World War I.
Introducing his song "The Band Played Waltzing Matilda" (which is about Gallipoli - look it up on YouTube), Australian singer and songwriter Eric Bogle mentioned that while the battle was at its worst, Australia was considering adopting conscription to meet manpower needs. There was a vote, and the plan was rejected. Soldiers were allowed to vote, and, although it would possibly have reduced their own load and risks, the soldiers at Gallipoli rejected the plan, by double the margin of the civilian vote.
Jack:
What are your legs?
Archy Hamilton:
Springs. Steel springs.
Jack:
What are they going to do?
Archy Hamilton:
Hurl me down the track.
Jack:
How fast can you run?
Archy Hamilton:
As fast as a leopard.
Jack:
How fast are you going to run?
Archy Hamilton:
As fast as a leopard!
Jack:
Then let's see you do it!
Most of the rifles and pistols used by both sides do not recoil when being fired.
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