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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.

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.

after i watched this video, i had an idea of what Henry Reynolds had to say about what was wrong with the ANZAC's hope this helps :)