ANZAC + WW1

ANZAC: Introduction

Sunday, 15 May 2011 | 22:33

ANZAC (founded in 1916, Egpyt), otherwise known as Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, formed when World War 1 broke out in Europe between the Great Powers. Britain announced war on Germany, forcing allies of both sides to join the fight.

Gallipoli, Turkey

When announced by the British government, many men from both Australia and New Zealand and a minority of women joined the army with their heads held high, patriotism and hopes of an adventure fuelling hundreds of thousands to sign up and battle on the front line of a war to be known as the Great War. Any men who were deemed physically fit was put up for the job within the ages of 17 and 30. For four years, the Great World War 1 splattered blood on history’s pages.

The ANZACs fought as an ally to Britain, battling on the Western Frontline of France. They also fought in Gallipoli but with no distinctive victory; both sides suffered heavy casualties.

In the World War 1, New Zealand alone had 80,000 casualties, Australia with 211,000 casualties. Austria-Hungary roughly had 5,000,000 casualties and Germany close to 6,000,000 casualties.

The ANZACS are remembered for their bravery in fighting a terrible war that lead to much bloodshed of allies and adversaries. On the 25th of April, the day the Australian and New Zealand troops landed in Gallipoli, has now become ANZAC day - a day where Australia, New Zealand and many other countries pause to commemorate the heroes that sacrificed themselves for their country.

Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_I_casualties

http://europeanhistory.about.com/cs/worldwar1/a/blww1casualties.htm

Anonymous said on Monday, May 16, 2011

This is a very good post about how ANZAC started and its very well written. The use of statistics is very helpful. Its good to hear about a sense of patriotism, well done keep it up!

Masha, Hilary and Rebecca said on Monday, May 16, 2011

Hello there my fair ladies, delighted to read your fascinating post (which is as dazzling as your eyes in the moonlight)
JK CALM DOWN. (Not really)

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Serious comment:
This post was very informative and you had many statistics, it was very interesting to read and absorb the information.

It was very informative and easy to read! Thankyou, good sirs! Your moustaches are of the utmost beauty!

Good day! <3

mcwilkins said on Saturday, May 21, 2011

A good post with some interesting comments...How ma soldiers were part of the ANZACs? What happened when the ANZACs landed on Gallipoli on the 25th of April? Was it a successful landing?

Vivian NhanMy said on Friday, May 27, 2011

Anmol and Chloe: Thank you :)
Masha, Hilary and Rebecca: Thank you :)
Mcwilkins: Approximately 120, 000 New Zealand soldiers and 300, 000 Australian soldiers were apart of Anzac during the first World War. When the Anzacs landed on Gallipoli on the 25th of April, their navigation was faulty, hence, they were ambushed by the Turks. Also, they did not take into account of the harsh weather conditions that would take them off the location intended.

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