ANZAC Research By Jenna & Damon.

‘Lest we forget’ when and why is it said? Lest we forget, comes from Robert Laurence Binyon’s Ode of Remembrance. It tells us to never forget our fallen soldiers who were killed in battle. The words are a reminder to never forget the past, and we shouldn’t forget our men who fought for us. We shouldn’t forget the sacrifices made by the ANZAC’s who went to war. Methven’s War memorial ‘Lest We Forget’

Why April 25th? ANZAC day is celebrated on April 25th because that was the date that the New Zealand and Australian soldiers first landed in Gallipoli for the ‘Gallipoli Campaign’ in 1915. Unfortunately the ANZACS didn’t land where they were planning to. They landed on an exposed beach where the Turkish troops had them in their sights. Many men died before they even set foot on the land of which was to become ANZAC cove. Some were believed to have been shot in the water as they were getting off the boat barely even started the ‘Gallipoli Campaign’.

ANZAC biscuits- History ANZAC Biscuit Recipe 2 Cups plain flour 1 cup coconut 2 cups of rolled oats 1 cup brown sugar 200 grams butter 2 tablespoons golden syrup 1 teaspoon baking soda When we first hear the name ANZAC biscuits, we think of rolled oats and coconut, however there has been a debate about what our ANZACs actually ate. Many say that our soldiers ate the standard army biscuit, which was a rock hard, tooth breaker also known as Ship’s Biscuit. Women sent ANZAC biscuits to their loved sons and husbands. ANZAC biscuits are made to last over a long period of time and survive through shipping.

The Red poppy - What is its significance? The Red poppy is a symbol of remembrance, for the soldiers that fought and died for us. These bright red flowers grow across some of the worst battlefields, in Flanders, from World War One. Nowadays the poppies are made from paper or cloth and worn a couple of days before ANZAC day to remember those who fought for us. The traditional red poppy, worn to remember those who lost their lives in the war.

Bibliography www.ANZACbiscuits.com www.wiktionary.com www.kiwifamilies.co.nz www.spillthebeans.com www.RSA.com http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anzac_Day http://www.greatwar.co.uk www.nzwarhistory.com