Anzac Girls

Have so far thoroughly enjoyed this offering of nurses serving in World War I. The emphasis on their personal lives has meant that it has not been necessary to dwell on the actual battle scenes and the horrors that entailed. Was hard to follow who was who in the first two episodes but it became a lot clearer after that. The development of the relationships over the episodes means it is a continuing story rather than just an episodic one and this has kept us waiting for the next chapter (episode). We will be sorry to see this excellent period drama end next week at episode 6. This has been a sterling effort by the producers and an ensemble cast using minimal sets and sometimes ordinary outdoor settings. The series also gives an insight to how the allied armies behaved in that conflict.

Having had two great uncles fought in World War 1, and having a great grandmother who was a nurse in France, I have to say my anticipation was not disappointed. These young actors were superb portraying the young soldiers and nurses from that war. The script is amazing. The story moves at a good pace without any boring bits.

I wanted to correct some of the misconceptions that have been expressed here. Someone mentioned the nurses flirting with the soldiers. Really, of course they would have. They were teenagers and young men and women and healthy ones at that with all the hormones of any young healthy generation. Of course they were Bible trained with good morals but temptation was always going to be a problem for them in a foreign country.

And as far as the language was concerned. I knew these people as the older generation in my life and they spoke just like that. I felt like I was watching them as youngsters. The cast did such a good job of convincing the audience that they were from a past age. I also love the way Harry read poetry. That was a great pastime for people of that time who often recited poetry as a form of entertainment to others. There was no tv or radio then. I loved this series. I think it was spot on and everyone should watch it as at least to learn about a historical bunch of brave young people facing one of the world's greatest catastrophes, the First World War. Watch it. You might just learn something about courage and perseverence. I did.

A great series, much enjoyed, but.....big shame that they had to have a swipe (as usual for Aussies film producers) at 'British pomposity' / snobbery, which whilst maybe not entirely unfounded, was I feel grossly exaggerated, and in very poor taste. But on the plus side they did not take a swipe at the Brit general, who came across as quite a good guy. Also, whilst most of the effects were excellent, the immaculate state of the nurses' uniforms in most of the scenes, was totally unrealistic; anyone who has spent a few hours in the field will know that white has no place, and grey / grime / sweat and smell rules. All above said, well done on a great production, helping to ensure that we remember them all, with gratitude, and admiration.

An excellent series sharing the stories and experience of the amazing ANZAC nurses. Each episode has a focus on a particular nurse and her experience of the war - whether it be adventure, romance, opportunity, the depths of grief or the sheer exhaustion of nursing the wounded day after day. It provides an important insight into the essential work of these women who put their lives on the line in so many ways. I was particularly inspired by the story of Sister Olive Haynes and her great generosity of spirit, commitment to serve and big heart for all the men she cared for. Matron Wilson, too, was an exceptional woman who demonstrated inspirational leadership, compassion and determination in the face of enormous hardship and challenge. A very moving series, well acted - a great Aussie production we can be proud to watch.

I just loved this series and watched it in one go, I have been telling everyone about it!!!! There are some pretty gruesome scenes of wounds, but that's what happened. I had no idea how many women were involved in WW1, what a culture shock it would have been for anyone, but women who had been sheltered as they would have been must have struggled. One thing is for sure though, they were tougher that I would be, NO WAY could I have done what they did. It humbled me, we don't appreciate how lucky we are. So my final words - watch it, beautifully written and filmed.