William Kelly\'s War

As the Great War begins| Billy and Jack Kelly together with cousin Paddy sign on and are shipped out to serve in Europe. Billy| a known marksman is singled out tohead up a highly successful sniper team. Journalist Keith Murdoch is attached to Billy's group for press coverage of the front line. With Murdoch's glowing reports|Billy and the boys become celebrated war heroes. As the war drags on| the defeat at Gallipoli leads to more death and carnage in France. Billy's sniper abilities andcourage in hand to hand fighting astounds his fellow soldiers| he is awarded the Legion of Honour. Back home| Billy's parents confronted with lawless bushrangers whothreaten their lives and livelihood and fearing they will never see their sons again begin to campaign to oppose the government conscription policy. In Europe|Billy's team are sent forward to harass the enemy prior to a major assault on the infamous and impregnable Hindenburg Line. Through an amazing feat of determinationand courage ...