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Monash and Billy Hughes is an excerpt from the documentary Monash - The Forgotten Anzac. The film explores the character and achievements of Sir John Monash, whose courage helped win battles to create the Anzac legend in Australian history.
Monash commanded troops during many battles throughout World War 1, gaining a knighthood for his victories in France and Belgium. During the battle at Gallipoli in Turkey, the ANZACS forces under British command were defeated. Monash and most of the Australian soldiers were sent to the western front in France after withdrawing from Turkey, where they played a crucial role in defeating Germany.
The excerpt shows Monash's determination towards his position as commander and highlights one of his greatest achievements in battle. In the morning of July 4th 1918, Monash commanded 2,000 American soldiers along with his own troops in the Battle of Hamel. The battle went so smoothly that the Germans were defeated within 93 minutes. It was the perfection of teamwork.
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