World War 1 was the first time Australia went into battle as a federated country and the troops were keen to prove themselves to Britain and establish a true national identity.

The onset of the war interrupts the lives of Walter Gilchrist and Billy Mackenzie, young men who have been friends since childhood. Billy and Walter form a pact: if one enlists, so will the other.

The drama that unfolds involves both Walter and Billy’s experiences fighting at Gallipoli and the problems and anxiety faced by their families and lovers as they struggle to cope at home