The Gallipoli Campaign significantly contributed to the development of the Anzac Legend and Australian Nationhood through the soldier’s courage, good-nature, humour as well as their pride and spirit towards fighting for their country and sacrificing their own lives. Their involvement and depiction as well as the outcome of the Gallipoli campaign and modern day perceptions will be discussed in the essay.
During the time of World War 1, Australia was still considered a dominion of Britain and therefore supported Britain in all their wars. When Britain declared war on Germany, Australia had no choice other than participate. Thousands left their jobs and sold they businesses to enlist, seeing it as their duty to support their ‘mother county’.
During the time of World War 1, Australia was still considered a dominion of Britain and therefore supported Britain in all their wars. When Britain declared war on Germany, Australia had no choice other than participate. Thousands left their jobs and sold they businesses to enlist, seeing it as their duty to support their ‘mother county’.