Hamilton had a plan and the plan was good. Land 20,000 troops on a new, relatively undefended beach and rush inland while Turkish forces are diverted by ANZAC attacks at Lone Pine, The Nek and Chunuk Bair. Perhaps Hamilton didn't realise the 20,000 men at Suvla were poorly trained, poorly equiped and in Frederick Stopford poorly led. In a campaign full of missed opportunities Suvla is the crowning failure. This is contracted by the ANZACS who fought magnificently.

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Duane Hackney became the most decorated enlisted man in the USAF with over 200 pararescue missions in Vietnam Hackney racked up an impressive array of medals including The Airforce Cross, 4 Distinguished Flying Cross's, Silver Star, Airmans Medal, 2 purple Hearts and 18 Air Medals.

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on May 19th 1915 The Turkish counterattacked with 42,000 men aiming to push the ANZACs into the sea.

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In this special episode Rich and Dave explore the actions of USMC legend Tony Stein. A skilled Machinist, Stein modified an aircraft machine gun into a somewhat heavy and ammo hungry weapon. In the right hands it also proved to be highly effective.

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in the Cape Helles sector, the British and French fought three battles aimed at capturing Krithia and a nearby hill called Achi Baba. All resulting in failure and heavy losses.

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In our first special episode we explore the story of Charles Davis Lucas who was the first person to be awarded the Victoria Cross. Our special episodes will initially be placed in our main stream for free and will eventually be moved to our members section in patreon.

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John Simpson is a Gallipoli Legend. Rich and Dave explore the story, the campaigns to award Simpson the VC, the growth of the legend after Simpsons death and more recently the decline of that legend.

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Today we break from our normal program to bring you a tale from the cold war. Roland was a warrior!

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19 May 1915 Albert Jacka staged a one man counter attack at Courtney's Post that may have saved the ANZAC beachhead from collapsing. His actions earned him Australia's first Victoria Cross for World War 1. Jackas story did not end in Gallipoli as he went on to numerous epic feats of bravery on the Western Front.

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April 25th 1915 The French conduct a diversionary attack at Kum Kale on the Asian side of the Dardanelle's In support of the main British attack at Cape Helles. Strong Turkish defences exact a heavy toll particularly on the Irish regiments at V Beach. Dogged determination sees the British establish a foothold but, just like ANZAC Cove. the high ground is beyond their reach.

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