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Sydney Anzac Memorial CEO Confirms Aboard Gallipoli Cruise

Announcement posted by Gallipoli-2015 18 Jun 2014

Brad Manera, CEO and Senior Historian at Sydney’s Hyde Park Anzac Memorial has confirmed he will join the Gallipoli-2015 expert panel.

Mr Manera is described by the NSW RSL as a “war history guru”.  His life-long passion for military history and battlefield archaeology has transcended both pastime and vocation. 

Brad Manera has enjoyed a long career as curator and historian in some pre-eminent Australian museums, including the Australian War Memorial.  He is the subject of a NSW Parliament Tribute for his work as Executive Manager of the Hyde Park Anzac Memorial.  Mr Manera is also a member of the editorial team, writing the official history of NSW in the Great War. 

As a historian for the award-winning documentary Gallipoli; The Front-Line Experience (2005) by Tolga Örnek, Brad Manera advised on events, weapons, uniforms and sets.  He is also historian for Waler; the Great Australian War Horse due for release next year and the International Gallipoli art exhibition Our Friend the Enemy; Gallipoli landscapes 1915 – 2015. 

For 30 years, Mr Manera has also been leading tours to the places where Australian history was made.  Since attending the 75th anniversary of the Anzac landing with the last surviving Anzacs he has been a frequent visitor to Gallipoli.  His contributions will, no doubt, bring colour and life to this extraordinary historical travel event.

Brad Manera joins the Epic Cruise as another speaker is forced to withdraw.  With much regret, Major General (Retired) Jim Molan AO DSC has advised his change in availability. 

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