Lest We Forget

World War One World War 1 was a military conflict lasting from the 28th of July 1914 to 11th of November 1918 .The countries of the Allies included Russia, France, British Empire, Italy, United States, Belgium, Greece, Portugal and Montenegro. It was directly triggered by the assassination of the Austrian archduke, Franz Ferdinand and his wife, on 28th June 1914. The explosive that was World War One had been long in the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, in Sarajevo on 28 June 1914. Ferdinand's death at the hands of the Black Hand, a Serbian nationalist secret society, set in train a mechanical series of events that build up in the world's first global war.

Where is Gallipoli?

Gallipoli The battle at Gallipoli was one of the defining points of Australian (and also New Zealand) military history. World War 1 was the first major war that Australia fought as an independent country and not a British colony. It wanted to prove itself as a strong and worthwhile ally and a nation of brave fighters. On April 25, 1915, thousands of ANZAC soldiers marched into immortality on the shores of Gallipoli. They had landed in the wrong place, turning the ill-fated attack from a failure of strategy into a bloodbath. Many died before they even reached the beach. Despite the massacre the troops marched bravely forwards and continued to fight. Countless young men were killed.

Why is Gallipoli important to Australian history. In Australia and New Zealand, the campaign was the first major battle undertaken by military formation, the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC), and is often considered to mark the birth of national consciousness in both of these countries. ANZAC Day (April 25) remains the most significant commemoration of military veterans in Australia and New Zealand.

Where did the name ANZAC originate Since 1915, one day in the year has involved the whole of Australian ceremonies of remembrance, gratitude and national pride. That day is ANZAC Day - 25 April. Why does the Nation pause to commemorate what most historians choose to describe as a failure or a sad series of blunders? It is because every person and every nation must, sooner or later, come for the first time to a supreme test of quality and the result of that test will hearten or dishearten those who come afterwards. For Australia as a nation that first supreme test began in the early hours of Sunday 25.

What does ANZAC mean Australian and New Zealand Army Corps For Australians and New Zealanders, ANZAC stands for courage, loyalty and mateship; it stands for fighting for one's freedom and the freedom of one's fellow countrymen; it stands for resilience and persistence under the most horrible and hopeless of fighting conditions.

Why is a poppy worn on Anzac day ? A red poppy, we salute the memory of those who sacrificed their health, their strength, even their lives, that we might live in a free country. The Flanders poppy as it is now usually called, grew profusely in the trenches and craters of the war zone. This same poppy also flowers in Turkey in early spring Whilst the red poppy is a symbol of modern times.

What is the ode? They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

What is the Last Post? In military tradition, the Last Post is the bugle call that signifies the end of the day's activities. It is also sounded at military funerals to indicate that the soldier has gone to his final rest and at commemorative services such as ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day. The Last Post is one of a number of bugle calls in military tradition that mark the phases of the day. While Reveille signals the start of a soldier's day, the Last Post signals its end.

Your Thoughts I celebrate ANZAC day by staying at home and watching the footy on the TV. My nanny's dad fought in World War Two and survived the war and lived until the age of 92. For ANZAC Day I pray for the soldiers that risked their lives for us. I feel sorry and sad for them.

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