Australia’s Involvement in World War I THIS CD HAS BEEN PRODUCED FOR TEACHERS TO USE IN THE CLASSROOM. IT IS A CONDITION OF THE USE OF THIS CD THAT IT BE USED ONLY BY THE PEOPLE FROM SCHOOLS THAT HAVE PURCHASED THE CD ROM FROM DIALOGUE EDUCATION. (THIS DOES NOT PROHIBIT ITS USE ON A SCHOOL’S INTRANET). Australia’s Involvement in World War I Teachers Notes- The easiest way to use these presentations in your class is to ask students to make notes. The slides have been purposefully designed to contain enough information for the students to be able to write down the information word for word but not contain too much information that they are still writing when you want to move on. Please print out these pages including the “notes section” (you will find this option on the print window under the heading “Print What”. The notes will provide helpful definitions of technical terms and further information related to the slide being presented. At the bottom of each notes page is information about what is on the next slide so that teachers can relate the slide presented to the upcoming slide where necessary. Next Slide: Fling the Teacher… Dialogue Education

Fling the Teacher This is an interactive game based on the content of this presentation. Click on the image above for a game of “Fling the Teacher”. Try playing the game with your students at the start and the end of the unit. Make sure you have started the slide show and are connected to the internet. Next Slide: In Australia the outbreak of World War I ….

Australia’s involvement in World War I Overview In Australia the outbreak of World War I was greeted enthusiastically. Next Slide: Even before Britain declared war …

Australia’s involvement in World War I Overview Even before Britain declared war on Germany on 4 August 1914, the nation pledged its support for the Empire This support occcured alongside other Commonwealth nations and almost immediately preparations began to send forces overseas to participate in the conflict. Next Slide: You Tube Video- Britain Declares War on Germany…

You Tube Video- Britain Declares War on Germany Click on the image to the left. You will need to be connected to the internet to view this presentation. Enlarge to full screen. Next Slide: The first campaign that Australians …

Australia’s involvement in World War I Overview The first campaign that Australians were involved in was in German New Guinea Australia entered this campaign after a hastily raised force known as the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force was dispatched from Australia to seize German possessions in the Pacific in September 1914. Next Slide: At the same time another expeditionary …

Australia’s involvement in World War I Overview At the same time another expeditionary force, initially consisting of 20,000 men was raised for service overseas. The expeditionary force was known as the First Australian Imperial Force (AIF). Next Slide: The Australian Imperial Force departed Australia …

Australia’s involvement in World War I Overview The Australian Imperial Force departed Australia in November 1914 and was sent to Egypt to defend the Suez Canal. After several delays due to the presence of German naval vessels in the Indian Ocean they arrived in Egypt. Next Slide: The Australians and New Zealanders,…

Australia’s involvement in World War I Overview The Australians and New Zealanders, (ANZAC), went ashore at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915. Next Slide: You Tube Video- Gallipoli…

You Tube Video- Gallipoli Click on the image to the left.You will need to be connected to the internet to view this presentation. Enlarge to full screen. Next Slide: For the next eight months the Anzacs…

Australia’s involvement in World War I Overview For the next eight months the Anzacs, alongside other allies, fought a costly and ultimately unsuccessful campaign against the Turks. Total Allied deaths were around 21,000 British, 10,000 French, 8,700 Australians, 2,700 New Zealanders and 1,370 Indians. Total Turkish deaths were around 86,700 - nearly twice as many as all the Allies combined. New Zealanders suffered the highest percentage of Allied deaths when compared with population size, but the percentage of Turkish deaths was almost twice theirs. Next Slide: The force was evacuated from the peninsula

Australia’s involvement in World War I Overview The force was evacuated from the peninsula in December 1915 and returned to Egypt, where the AIF was expanded. Next Slide: In early 1916 it was decided that the infantry ….

Australia’s involvement in World War I Overview In early 1916 it was decided that the infantry divisions would be sent to France, where they took part in many of the major battles fought on the Western Front. Next Slide: Most of the light horse units remained…

Australia’s involvement in World War I Overview Most of the light horse units remained in the Middle East until the end of the war, carrying out further operations against the Turks in Egypt and Palestine. Small numbers of Australians served in other theatres of war. Next Slide: While the main focus of the Australian military's …

Australia’s involvement in World War I Overview While the main focus of the Australian military's effort was the ground war, air and naval forces were also committed. Next Slide: Squadrons of the Australian Flying Corps …

Australia’s involvement in World War I Overview Squadrons of the Australian Flying Corps served in the Middle East and on the Western Front. Next Slide: Elements of the Royal Australian …

Australia’s involvement in World War I Overview Elements of the Royal Australian Navy carried out operations in the Atlantic, North Sea, Adriatic and Black Sea, as well as the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Next Slide: By the end of the war Australians …

Australia’s involvement in World War - Overview By the end of the war Australians were far more reflective. The nation’s involvement cost over 60,000 lives. Many more Australians were left unable to work as a result of their injuries. Next Slide: Financially it was very costly, while the effect …

Australia’s involvement in World War I Overview Financially it was very costly, while the effect on the social and political landscape was considerable and threatened to cause serious divides in the nation's social fabric. Next Slide: Conscription was possibly the most contentious issue….

Australia’s involvement in World War I Overview Conscription was possibly the most contentious issue. Australia was one of only two combatants not to use conscripts in the fighting. Next Slide: For many Australians the nation's involvement

Australia’s involvement in World War I Overview For many Australians the nation's involvement in World War I and the Gallipoli campaign was seen as a symbol of its emergence as an international force. Next Slide: Many of the notions of the Australian

Australia’s involvement in World War I Overview Many of the notions of the Australian character and nationhood that exist today have their origins in the war and Anzac Day is celebrated as a national holiday. Next Slide: Bibliography

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