Anzac Spirit Analysis

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Year 9 History Assessment Task No.2

There is a general consensus on what is the Anzac spirit. Anzac came to stand for the qualities that Australians and New Zealanders have show in war. These qualities make up the Anzac spirit and include endurance, mateship, good humour, ingenuity, and courage. The ANZACS were very helpful towards a small town in France called Amiens by helping the battle get out of their town with great success (Charles beans Volume 1 history of Australia in the Great War). During the war the legend of Anzac became very patriotic and proud that they live in this county. The Australians have given a day for this and it is called Anzac day it is held on April 25.
The battle of Somme, is the name given to battles fought

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