Victoria's World War I soldiers, nurses and their families are commemorated in stories from the home front and battlefront. Victoria at War records the achievements of these Victorians - including the Whitelaws from Gippsland with six sons enlisting, 'Bert' Jacka, the first Australian to be awarded the Victoria Cross in World War I, and commander Sir John Monash. Bestselling historian Michael McKernan tells the stories that highlight the generosity, devotion, sacrifice and spirit of a community pushed towards breaking point.