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An overview of the battle between historians who argue the Gallipoli Campaign is significant and those who argue its significance has been overstated. Written by a military historian.

"Charge of the rewrite brigade" NOTE: Bold highlighting has been added The Gallipoli campaign may never be viewed in the same light if some war scholars have their way. Jonathan King reports Just six months after the death of the last Anzac, Alec Campbell, a group of academics has called for a revision of the Gallipoli story.

Michelle Rayner: This is the time of year of course (late April) when we reflect upon the Australian experience of the Great War, and more particularly the landing at Gallipoli. And as Anzac Day passes for another year, today on Hindsight a critical and reflective perspective on why it is that Australians have come to invest so much meaning in the legend of Anzac.

ELIZABETH JACKSON: As Australians at home and overseas prepare to commemorate Anzac Day a controversial new book has challenged the sensitive mythology surrounding the Anzac spirit. What's Wrong with Anzac? The Militarisation of Australian History is co-edited by Professor Henry Reynolds and fellow historian Professor Marilyn Lake.