Sir Tony, thank you so much for this feature. Toowoomba is my nearest city and I love how you’ve honoured our veterans and the military background. Greg Lamerton was my Modern History teacher in 1991 and I hadn’t seen him since, until I watched this. I remember the to do over moving the Mothers Memorial - yes it was said it was due to the traffic. However, considering it was replaced by centre parking, it created a lot of discord and a sense of betrayal. My grandfather’s brother was a Lighthorseman, although in the 12th. He was in Sqn B at Beersheba and was one of the first into the town. Yes he was one who did say goodbye to his steadfast mate before he came home. 😢 One big detail that was missed is that the 25th Bn had a VC awarded in the Battle of Milne Bay. Cpl John Alexander “Jack” French was a Crows Nest hairdresser who volunteered and, during the battle, silenced three nests of machine gunners, losing his life in the process and dying at the edge of the third pit. His VC was awarded posthumously. I have a photo of me holding that VC - my mother worked with Jack’s sister on the local phone exchange.
Hi Tony, keep doing these history pieces. I’m learning about my country at 68 years, stuff I should have learnt in School. Keep up the good work, thanks from an Australian.
Respect to Bert Miles.You can see the pain in his eyes still after all these years. Respect to Anthony Jones.So brave to talk about his experience. Thank you Tony for all your years of hard work
blown away when he talks to that old man talking about the japanese, my respect to him and all other who fought in ww2. Another note i still love the way Tony is presenting a show and that is going way back till the first episode of time team
The cyanide gauzes were for use as antiseptic dressings and contained gauze charged with the 'double cyanide' of mercury and zinc. They didn't actually contain cyanide. Its just that mercury and zinc were referred to as a double cyanide.
Respect especially to the ones that came back from Afghanistan and that was it like him that have PDST may the mercy and grace of GOD Yahweh give them peace and heal them
I laughed when Tony said he doesn't know how many of the horses speak English 🤣 he must have been watching Mr Ed the talking horse. Tony should get knighted for his documents
just have to watch it again, and again and so on awesome to see loved the way that Afghanistan veteran found joy in life again thanls to that wonderfull dog in private life i didnt had the same experience but i know for a fact pets heal a person
Lee Walters was unable to start an airline due to financial backing. He was unable to pursue a career in the airline industry due to trade unions not recognising military qualifications. And I very much doubt he was ever told that he was not permitted to March on Anzac day.
I wonder when they'll be forming a reenactment group of the soldiers that dug the community toilets, the heroes that constantly went to and from the condensers on the beach at ANZAC returning ( if they weren't sniped) with water for the men in the dugouts. Will there be a group soon about the sappers who were constantly under fire , running communication wires to the batteries and forward HQs at Quinn's ? Will there be a group for the drivers who rode the horses while dragging the 18 pounders and howitzers ,again while under fire or are only the Light Horse important? Probably more likely that these people,who are really just another version of the liars that still come to light occasionally in RSL's wearing medals they weren't entitled to and even inventing entire phoney lives will only ever commemorate the battles they consider important. Grow up. I've got six close relatives including my grandfather who were actually there. Stop trying to steal their bravery . Incidentally, my father Bevan Waters was named after the Military Medal recipient. My grandfather witnessed this remarkable feat of bravery and named his sons after the surnames of three men he admired .
Just wondering why do u have to do so many shows regarding bloody war like no ones interested in it my good man, wars is horible n should be celebrated not even dam Anzac day .
Sir Tony, thank you so much for this feature. Toowoomba is my nearest city and I love how you’ve honoured our veterans and the military background. Greg Lamerton was my Modern History teacher in 1991 and I hadn’t seen him since, until I watched this. I remember the to do over moving the Mothers Memorial - yes it was said it was due to the traffic. However, considering it was replaced by centre parking, it created a lot of discord and a sense of betrayal.
My grandfather’s brother was a Lighthorseman, although in the 12th. He was in Sqn B at Beersheba and was one of the first into the town. Yes he was one who did say goodbye to his steadfast mate before he came home. 😢
One big detail that was missed is that the 25th Bn had a VC awarded in the Battle of Milne Bay. Cpl John Alexander “Jack” French was a Crows Nest hairdresser who volunteered and, during the battle, silenced three nests of machine gunners, losing his life in the process and dying at the edge of the third pit. His VC was awarded posthumously. I have a photo of me holding that VC - my mother worked with Jack’s sister on the local phone exchange.
Hi Tony, keep doing these history pieces. I’m learning about my country at 68 years, stuff I should have learnt in School. Keep up the good work, thanks from an Australian.
Respect to Bert Miles.You can see the pain in his eyes still after all these years. Respect to Anthony Jones.So brave to talk about his experience. Thank you Tony for all your years of hard work
I think it's important to keep sharing these stories. Lest we Forget.
blown away when he talks to that old man talking about the japanese, my respect to him and all other who fought in ww2.
Another note i still love the way Tony is presenting a show and that is going way back till the first episode of time team
What a great poem about the medals.
Those horses listened closely.🐴
The cyanide gauzes were for use as antiseptic dressings and contained gauze charged with the 'double cyanide' of mercury and zinc. They didn't actually contain cyanide. Its just that mercury and zinc were referred to as a double cyanide.
Respect especially to the ones that came back from Afghanistan and that was it like him that have PDST may the mercy and grace of GOD Yahweh give them peace and heal them
This episode was fantastic to see thank you Tony Robinson
I laughed when Tony said he doesn't know how many of the horses speak English 🤣 he must have been watching Mr Ed the talking horse.
Tony should get knighted for his documents
And RESPECT TO TONY . An amazing man
just have to watch it again, and again and so on awesome to see loved the way that Afghanistan veteran found joy in life again thanls to that wonderfull dog in private life i didnt had the same experience but i know for a fact pets heal a person
HAIL Sir Tony !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lee Walters was unable to start an airline due to financial backing. He was unable to pursue a career in the airline industry due to trade unions not recognising military qualifications. And I very much doubt he was ever told that he was not permitted to March on Anzac day.
the Mother's memorials was on the western side of the intersection where the pine tree now stands. not in the center as depicted.
RESPECT TO THE YOUNG MEN THAT GAVE THEIR LIVES AND MAY THE PEACE OF YAWEH-GOD GIVE THE ONES THAT ARE STILL LIVING
So cool
watching this episode again when he talks to the afganistan vet it reminds me of an episode from Time Team, wasnt it called Warriors?
Wonderful!! More Please!!
Neat show - was not expecting a ‘Road Show’ at the end.
Why do many ads?
When was Tony given a Knighthood
Good old "Bill" :)
¿15 anuncios?
Come on Canda and The United States are the world's Biggest Timber industry
China Canada Germany and USA. ..in that order./
ARE. Now. They WEREN’T, back then.
Hi tony
Not true. Baker named the aircraft Black Magic before Len ever got in it.
I wonder when they'll be forming a reenactment group of the soldiers that dug the community toilets, the heroes that constantly went to and from the condensers on the beach at ANZAC returning ( if they weren't sniped) with water for the men in the dugouts. Will there be a group soon about the sappers who were constantly under fire , running communication wires to the batteries and forward HQs at Quinn's ? Will there be a group for the drivers who rode the horses while dragging the 18 pounders and howitzers ,again while under fire or are only the Light Horse important? Probably more likely that these people,who are really just another version of the liars that still come to light occasionally in RSL's wearing medals they weren't entitled to and even inventing entire phoney lives will only ever commemorate the battles they consider important. Grow up. I've got six close relatives including my grandfather who were actually there. Stop trying to steal their bravery . Incidentally, my father Bevan Waters was named after the Military Medal recipient. My grandfather witnessed this remarkable feat of bravery and named his sons after the surnames of three men he admired .
No you're not first🙄🤷♂️
Since when is opium poison.. 🤣 some doctor..
Just wondering why do u have to do so many shows regarding bloody war like no ones interested in it my good man, wars is horible n should be celebrated not even dam Anzac day .
Feel free to skip the video
The show is called Tour of Duty. What were you expecting? A nature documentary?
Those horses listened closely.🐴