16 quotes
Perceptions of Age and Alcohol Consumption
Frank
Have another drink.
Archy
Whiskey doesn't make you look old.
Frank
Oh, doesn't it just? Have you seen my dad? I know he looks like a wreck, but he's really 35.
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A Story of Lasting Memory and Legend
Taglines
From a legend we'll always remember comes a story you'll never forget.
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Unyielding Orders Amidst Desperate Conditions
Col. Robinson
Tell Major Barton that the attack must proceed.
Frank
Sir, I don't think you've got the picture. They are being cut down before they can get five yards.
Col. Robinson
Bloody line! I don't care! Our marker flags have been seen in the Turkish trenches. The attack is to continue at all costs.
Frank
But...
Col. Robinson
I repeat, the attack must proceed!
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Consequences of Inaction in War
Archy
We don't stop them there, they could end up here.
Camel Driver
And they're welcome to it.
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Debate on Military Service Choices
Archy
What are you going to join, the Infantry?
Frank
Not joining anything.
Archy
But you gotta be in it.
Frank
Don't have to if you don't want to.
Archy
You gotta be.
Frank
No I don't. It's a free country, or haven't you heard.
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Strategic Deception in Military Operations
Major Barton
What your telling me Sir and correct me if I'm wrong, is that the infantry attack on Lone Pine, and our attack on the Nek are diversions.
Col. Robinson
They're not just diversions Major, vital important diversions. Tonight, 25,000 British troops will land here at Suvla Bay. Our attacks are to draw the Turks down on us so the British can get ashore. Sorry I didn't tell you this before, secrecy is vital.
Major Barton
But Sir, the Nek is a fortress. Protected by at least five machine guns at point-blank range.
Col. Robinson
Yeah, we've considered that Barton. We're gonna hit their trenches with the heaviest barrage of the campaign just before your men go over the top.
Artillery Officer
By the time we've finished here, there won't be a Turk within miles.
Col. Robinson
The Turks can keep us pinned down at ANZAC forever. This new British landing is our only hope. We must do what we can to make it succeed. Because of it does succeed, we'll have Constantinople with a week, and knock Turkey out of the war.
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Unforgettable Story from an Unknown Place
Taglines
From a place you've never heard of, comes a story you'll never forget .
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The Nature of Determination and Speed
Jack
What are your legs?
Archy
Springs. Steel springs.
Jack
What are they going to do?
Archy
Hurl me down the track.
Jack
How fast can you run?
Archy
As fast as a leopard.
Jack
How fast are you going to run?
Archy
As fast as a leopard!
Jack
Then let's see you do it!
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The Burden of Expectations in War
Archy
You of all people should be going.
Frank
Why me of all people?
Archy
Cause you're an athlete.
Frank
What's that got to do with it?
[laughs]
Archy
I've got mates who'd be lucky to do the hundred in twelve and they're going to do their bit, so why shouldn't you?
Frank
Because it's not our bloody war.
Archy
What do you mean, not our war?
Frank
It's an English war. It's got nothing to do with us.
Archy
You know what you are? A bloody coward.
Frank
There's only one reason why I haven't knocked you down mate.
Archy
What?
Frank
Cause I don't feel like carrying you to the next bloody water hole. Now shut up and don't open your yap about the war again!
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Questioning the Presence of Marker Flags
Major Barton
Marker flags? Who told him there were marker flags?
Lt. Grey
I heard someone say they'd seen one sir.
Major Barton
Who? WHO?
Lt. Grey
I'm not sure sir.
Major Barton
Grey, you bloody idiot! Nobody got further than ten yards!
Frank
Why don't you go above Robinson's head sir?
Major Barton
To General Gardner, go like the wind!
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Critique of Unwavering Positivity
Frank Dunne
The thing I can't stand about you, mate, is you're always so bloody cheerful.
[to Archy]
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Orders and Consequences in Military Command
Col. Robinson
Those men of the third wave should have gone, Barton. Marker flags were seen.
[on the telephone]
Major Barton
Not by me, sir. I've asked for confirmation from General Gardner.
Col. Robinson
Your orders are to attack and you'll do so immediately! The British at Suvla must be allowed to get ashore! Is that clear? You are to push on!
Major Barton
It's cold blooded murder!
Col. Robinson
I said push on!
Major Barton
Yes sir.
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The Essence of Gallipoli's Journey
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Peter Weir's film of...Gallipoli
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Call to Action for the 10th Light Horse
Major Barton
All right men... we're going. But I want you to remember who you are. You are the 10th Light Horse! Men from Western Australia. Don't forget it. Good luck.
[to the soldiers]
Sgt. Sayers
As you all know, this morning's exercise involves a frontal assault on an enemy trench, the enemy being some "gentlemen" from the Light Horse. These "gentlemen," presumably because their arses are higher from the ground than ours, tend to assume airs of superiority. But, they won't have their horses with them today, so I want you to go out there this morning, and short of actually killing them, show them the stuff the infantry is MADE OF!
[soldiers cheer]
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The Importance of Focus in Warfare
Army Doctor
Teeth aren't all that good.
Snowy
Supposed to shoot the enemy mate, not bite them.
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Origins of Conflict in Gallipoli
Camel Driver
How did it start?
[talking about the war]
Archy
Don't know exactly, but it was the German's fault.
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