Assess the Impact of the Gallipoli Campaign on Australia's History
Assess the impact of the Gallipoli campaign on Australia’s history
The Australian and New Zealand army had joined to become known as the Anzacs because of the Gallipoli war they had fought together. The word ANZAC means Australia and New Zealand Army Corps. The Anzacs joined this war because they had wanted to prove themselves to Britain who were fighting in the war against Germany and France and because they were a part of the commonwealth (when the war started, they had been part of the commonwealth for 13 years). Australia and New Zealand lost 8000 soldiers in the Gallipoli war but because they had fought for Britain, their alliance had strengthened.
During the war, the Australian and New Zealand soldiers had established their reputations in the world through strength and bravery when faced with adversity. This became known as the Anzac Legend. This legend of the men who endured so much has given something to the Australian’s to be proud of; it has put Australia’s mark on the world as something other than a nation descended from convicts.
The Anzac Legend is also important as it encourages Australians to remember the soldiers who fought in the war on Anzac Day.
Anzac Day became officially known during 1916 and had been celebrated on the 25th of April every year. Anzac Day was chosen to be celebrated on the 25th because it was the day the Anzacs landed on Gallipoli. The 25th is an important day throughout Australia because it’s a day where we remember the loyal soldiers who fought in the Gallipoli war.
A way to remember the soldiers is by having a commemorative service, this usually happens at dawn as that was around the time the Anzacs arrived at Gallipoli. People like Ex-serviceman and woman come from around Australia to take part in marches that happen in different destinations across the country and the world. There are services held at Anzac Cove in Gallipoli and at Villers Bretonneux in France for example. For a more formal way to remember
The Australian and New Zealand army had joined to become known as the Anzacs because of the Gallipoli war they had fought together. The word ANZAC means Australia and New Zealand Army Corps. The Anzacs joined this war because they had wanted to prove themselves to Britain who were fighting in the war against Germany and France and because they were a part of the commonwealth (when the war started, they had been part of the commonwealth for 13 years). Australia and New Zealand lost 8000 soldiers in the Gallipoli war but because they had fought for Britain, their alliance had strengthened.
During the war, the Australian and New Zealand soldiers had established their reputations in the world through strength and bravery when faced with adversity. This became known as the Anzac Legend. This legend of the men who endured so much has given something to the Australian’s to be proud of; it has put Australia’s mark on the world as something other than a nation descended from convicts.
The Anzac Legend is also important as it encourages Australians to remember the soldiers who fought in the war on Anzac Day.
Anzac Day became officially known during 1916 and had been celebrated on the 25th of April every year. Anzac Day was chosen to be celebrated on the 25th because it was the day the Anzacs landed on Gallipoli. The 25th is an important day throughout Australia because it’s a day where we remember the loyal soldiers who fought in the Gallipoli war.
A way to remember the soldiers is by having a commemorative service, this usually happens at dawn as that was around the time the Anzacs arrived at Gallipoli. People like Ex-serviceman and woman come from around Australia to take part in marches that happen in different destinations across the country and the world. There are services held at Anzac Cove in Gallipoli and at Villers Bretonneux in France for example. For a more formal way to remember