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Discover the key features of the film Gallipoli, from training in Egypt to the reality of death in the trenches. Follow characters like Archie and Frank as they navigate the challenges of war and grapple with their beliefs. Witness the courage and tragedy of the Gallipoli campaign through their eyes.
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gallipoli The Film Reflection
Some Features of the Film • Training in Egypt • Arrogance of British Officers • Lighthorse – Nice uniform, feather in hat • Death in the trenches • Making of bomb from Billy beef cans • Runners for communication • Whistle as cue to get out of the trench • Opinion back home – respect for soldiers, disrespect for those not willing to fight.
Characters Red = Killed Blue = Wounded, dies from wounds Purple = Lived • Archie • An optimist, young and longs for adventure • He doesn’t know how the war started, but blames the Germans and fears the takeover of • Australia – says ‘You gotta be in it’ • Enters into the Lighthorse men – He is good on a horse. In Gallipoli the light horse had no horses • Frank • ‘Not our War, it’s an English war’ • Anti-English, his dad is Irish • Not treated well at home when he says he is not going to fight
Characters Red = Killed Blue = Wounded, dies from wounds Purple = Lived • Barney • Goes for the ladies • Snowy • Is religious and moral – It’s the right thing to do • Enlist into the Infantry • Billy • Appreciates the differences in cultures, in Egypt • Fight at Lone Pine • Lance • A guy that Archie works with, Archie meets him in the trench