Gallipoli Campaign

acknowledge the land of the Cameragal people. I’m sure you have all heard of the ANZAC legend, but some of you may still wonder what the legend is. Gallipoli has become a symbol of Australian’s identity, achievement and existence. Although the Gallipoli campaign failed in its military objectives, the Australian and New Zealand actions during the campaign left us all a powerful legacy. The creation of what became known, as the “Anzac legend” became an important part of the identity of both…

The Gallipoli campaign is claimed to have played a major role in making a sense of national identity for the Australians soldiers. Each year on Anzac Australians and New Zealanders remember all those men and women who sacrificed their lives to protect our country against the Turks. The War started on the 25th of April 1915 on the beaches of the Gallipoli Peninsular. The War on in Gallipoli lasted for eight grueling long months with the Australian troops fighting alongside the New Zealand,…

remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that commemorates all Australians and New Zealand’s that served and died in all war, conflict and peacemaking conflict. It The date marks the anniversary of the landing New Zealand’s and Australia's soldiers on the Gallipoli Peninsula in 1915. Anzac Day was first marked in 1916. The day has gone through many changes since then. The ceremonies that are held at war memorials up and down New Zealand, or in places overseas where New Zealanders gather, remain…

The battle of Fromelles was the bloodiest 24 hours in Australian history. Gallipoli is remembered for the braveness of our soldiers the Anzacs and this war is very recognised. The battle of fromelles had 5,533 Australian casualties in a meir 24 hours compared to the Gallipoli campaign lasting more than 8 months and is recognised more than the bloody battle of Fromelles. From 19th July, 1916 to the 20th July, 1916 The battle of Fromelles took place. This battle is known as the bloodiest day in…

Racism has been a significant issue over the years and continues to be somewhat of a buzzword in todays society. Reginald Walter Saunders is an excellent example of a man who overcame racism in one of the most difficult of circumstances. Saunders was an Indigenous Australian who fought in WWII both for his county and his rights as an Aborigine. He later became known as the first Aboriginal commissioned officer in the Australian army. Throughout his time of service, he made a significant impact…

In the year 1981 Peter Weir created a movie named Gallipoli, which was based around the major invasion of Gallipoli involving Australia in world war one. The two main characters Archy Hamilton (Mark Lee) and Frank Dunne (Mel Gibson) have an unbreakable mateship, which remains strong even through times of pain and doubt they were still best mates. Mateship is shown everywhere through you the movie but it firsts starts at the ‘Kimberly Gift’ where these two men first met each other. After the…

Why would we fly it, parade it, wave it and wear it, if it didn’t serve its purpose? The Australian National Flag is a crucial figure in our Australian Identity, and therefore the change in its design is unnecessary. It is obvious that the cost of such a thing would implode on our national budget, lose symbolic denotations embedded in the current flag and change the way our country is perceived internationally. As a nation, we need to fight to keep the innate design of the Australian National…

geographically. Despite the devastating toll on the Australian Imperial Force, “our Diggers fought with distinction and left a deep and profound legacy” says General David Hurley, a former senior officer in the Australian Army. The soldiers at Pozieres and Gallipoli, have left behind the Anzac spirit of courage, endurance, mateship and sacrifice, all of which have come to be an inherent part of Australian national identity. Arthur Borke OAM, a retired colonel, described the Anzac spirit as…

Villers-Bretonneux, a town in France, is home to the main Australian World War One memorial, Musée Franco-Australien, Victoria School and Restaurant le Kangourou. The meaning behind its Australian atmosphere and influences are quite remarkable and displays the pure qualities of ‘Anzac Spirit’. These qualities include endurance, courage, ingenuity, good humour and mateship. It is believed that, “The only thing necessary for evil to triumph, is for good men to do nothing” (Edmund Burke,…

being shipped to Gallipoli as an adventure, not realising the significant impact it would have on their lives. They didn’t realise the dangers they would face or that they may never return home. In Gallipoli, Peter Weir tells the story of two young Australian men, Archie Hamilton and Frank Dunne and the conflict, hardships and mateship they endured. The young Australians were excited to experience something new. Although it was a great adventure, once the soldiers reached Gallipoli they…