The Road to the Great War

Final Episode; the landing at Gallipoli

Gas was a terrifying weapon which both sides in Europe used and which all soldiers had to learn to deal with.

This week a focus on the Armenian Genocide, which commenced during this week 100 years ago.

After months of training the Australians are told they are heading to the frontline

The war takes a turn when a neutral Dutch ship is sunk by a German U-boat

The war takes a turn when a neutral Dutch ship is sunk by a German U-boat

A horrifying glimpse of things to come in Eastern Europe during the next war.

Britain formally announces the naval blockade of Germany using armed merchant ships

Ten Victoria Crosses were awarded as a result of the fighting, including one to the 21 year old Rifleman Gabbar Singh Negi, of the Garwhal Rifles.

The Australians arrive on one of the Greek islands