The Landing Of Gallipoli And The World War I

New weapons and defensive techniques were implemented here, a huge turning point for battle tactics and causes of death for the remainder of WW1. Hazardous gases were used alongside new machinery such as military tanks to form a stronger defensive stance, and although trenches were used in Gallipoli warfare, they became increasingly more popular in attacking techniques at the Western Front. The major Battle of Fromelles was also a great struggle for Australian soldiers as their enemies held higher grounds where possible, and there was little experience in working the artillery fire as it was the first ever battle for the AIF (Australian Imperial Force). Additionally, the Australian troops were placed majoritively on the front line at all times by the British. This accounted for the large number of losses and sacrifices of the ANZACs at the Western Front battles compared to the soldiers of other nations who also fought alongside the British. A quote from Lieutenant Hugh Knyvett, 59th Battalion, 15th Brigade (1916) expressed the great hardships that the soldiers were soon to face on the Western Front, unprepared and inexperienced. Knyvett is a credible source as he was one of the soldiers who fought on the Western Front, and was a Lieutenant during these battles. Knyvett says: “We had not been two days in the trenches before we knew that we were destined for an attack on the trenches opposite and we had not had time even to know the way about our own lines” (Wilkinson 2011). In addition, a letter sent home by John Alexander Raws, a credible SA Soldier who also took part in WW1 (1916) furthermore displays what hardships presented itself on the Western

Yet, the amount of emphasis that is placed on the Anzac legend could be argued to be incorrectly placed and channelled by certain groups for their own gain. This essay will argue that the Anzac legacy of the Australians being the perfect soldier is highly embellished and are no more remarkable than any other soldier. Furthermore the importance and Australia’s involvement in the First World War has been grossly inflated. Additionally, this will analyse claims made by historians and other academics about how the Anzac legend has changed overtime, and Australia’s involvement in wars.

Additionally, the Australians began to commemorate the events that occurred in Gallipoli. The pride in the Australian soldiers was strengthened due to the Australian troops fighting on the Western Front. Commemorations to show reverence continues to be held for the 63 163 Australians who were killed in the war and also for the surviving soldiers. Today and in the future, there needs to be a shared focus on both the Gallipoli and Western Front campaigns in these commemorations as the Australian soldiers who fought dauntlessly, endured the hardships and sacrificed themselves had a vital role to play in the victory of the Allies in the war and the freedom of Australia

World War One was not just about the Germans and Russians. But It was the also about those solider who died serving for Australia during the Battle of the lone pine, which we all known as the Anzac today. The Gallipoli Campaign, which happened in 1915 and finished in 1916. It lasted for eight months and two weeks. Gallipoli Campaign had been a bad experience in the Australian War History. After they had fought for almost a year. Anzac was withdrawn from that Gallipoli Campaign. In this essay I’m going to explain about the reasons for the battle, the role of Australian soldiers and the how about how important was the contribution of Australian soldiers in the battle.

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World War 1, or the “Great War” as many referred to it, is considered to be one of the worst and deadliest conflicts in history of earth. During a stretch of four long years, more than 9 million soldiers and 7 million civilians were killed, as well as resulting in crippling war debts that reached 6.6 billion. France, Germany, Britain and Italy were considered the Central Powers of the war, despite multiple other countries participating. This report will cover the main aspects of Australia’s involvement in the war, as well as how it affected Australia as a nation.

The Western Front was a series of trenches the Germans built that span through 700 Kilometres of land. These trenches ran from the Belgian coast to the Swiss border. Many battles were fought in this piece of land but in the end they reached a stalemate.

In 1917, Australia was fighting a losing battle in the trenches of Northern Europe during what many historians describe as “the worst year of The Great War”. Enlistments dwindled and disputes divided Australia on the home ground in the lead up to the country’s second referendum on conscription. Thousands of deaths took place on the battlefield and terrible conditions in the trenches caused morale to sink even lower than in the trenches of Gallipoli. This year brought new terrors, with Australian troops moving into new battles and positions. Furthermore, the battlefield became slippery, and dry land was hard to come by in a mess of wounded soldiers and mud filled trenches.

The Home Front is often overlooked when discussing the impact of World War One (WWI), as the impact is often less glorified when compared to the bloodshed of the battlefields. This exhibition looks at life in Australia during WWI and explores the experiences of those away from the actual fighting who are at home. By extensively using primary sources and brief profiles of both notable and everyday Australians during WWI, the exhibit gives a holistic view on life in Australia during the Great War. The exhibit focuses on the themes of the initial excitement of those in Australia when the war began, technology advancements, how the public received news of the war and their reaction to it, as well as the sense of growing disillusionment that developed as the war progressed. It comprehensively looks at these experiences and emotions and describes them with clarity.

World War I (1914-1918) was considered the 'Great War' and Australia’s Gallipoli campaign has always been considered as the pinnacle of the Australian military feats. This is due to the constant glorification of the event despite the fact it was an unmitigated failure. However, the work of the Australian army force in the most important battleground of WW1 the 'Western Front' is often cast under the shadow of Gallipoli. The battles on the Western Front took place in France, Belgium and parts of Germany and this is where some of the most pivotal battles were fought. The contribution and success of the Australians will be assessed through the analysis of several sources related to four major contributions related to the Western Front. These include the amount of Australians involved, the external opinions of Australia in the Western front, The Battle of

Good afternoon/morning Tom McKenzie here, with another edition of, ‘my son went to Gallipoli’. Today’s show will be about how the brave soldiers we now call Anzacs are going into this great battle, and how the battle will be remembered for years to come. The latest news from Gallipoli is that we are well on the way to finishing the battle in our favour. Just to make sure no one forgets we were forced into this war by the English who are our mother country. These brave soldiers are fighting a number of battles including the Western Front (borders of France and Belgium) and the great battles. Gallipoli (alongside England). As far as the experts can tell this battle are going to be a great boost in moral concordance on the Australian society and

At the battlefields of Gallipoli, the ANZACS faced many new technologies of warfare that had devastating effects. On the 25 of April 1915, the ANZACS performed an amphibious attack on the shores of Gallipoli. Machine guns, failed preparation and new styles of warfare caused Gallipoli to be a failed battle that brought devastation to all. Australian efforts to capture Gallipoli were greatly affected by these new technologies of warfare.

The Gallipoli Campaign, a British scheme in WW1, was fought from April 1915 to December 1915, and was the first major battle for the ANZACs. Their courage and ingenuity forms the basis of the ANZAC legend, a key sense of identity in the 20th century. The landing on the peninsula is often given prominence in accounts of the campaign; however events such as the Battle of Lone Pine and the Evacuation as well as experiences such as the Nurses' service are often excluded, and are justified to require more recognition. The Nurses and their service are a significantly overlooked subject; if it weren't for their unwavering dedication, the mortality rate would have been much more tragic. The landing was indeed a failure, and the Battle of Lone Pine a victory - but victories, no matter how horrendous the cost, should be no less iconic than a heroic defeat. Another major victory for the Allies in the campaign was the evacuation, a greatly unexpected and ironic success.

I had researched archival accounts left by friends and family alike and they spoke of the stories of lost, distant, and damaged men enshrined across generations as reminders to the horrors of war. Every 25th April, we mutter ‘lest we forget’ in memory of the soldiers who’ve gallantly fought, died and cultivated the Anzac spirit born out of the Gallipoli campaign. Many other Australian servicemen and women have also helped to instil the fundamentals of the Anzac spirit, (those of endurance, courage, ingenuity, good humour, larrikinism and mateship), on battlefields all over the western front, the North African desert and in the Indian ocean. But to me, commemorations for our Anzacs run deeper than just honouring the fallen and the bravery of those who have fought, it also must do with celebrating the impregnable peace protecting our nation. It will commemorate a time when a young nation, newly gripped by a uniting patronising spirit, solidified its place among a coalition of global superpowers. We weren’t fighting as a mere colony but as an equal. During the great war we established alliances with nations who have helped to ensure our safety. Though as a nation nowadays, I can’t help thinking that we speak loosely of peace. For most of us, our closest experiences to war are through television screens broadcasting distressing violent acts wreaking upon innocent, foreign civilians. The Anzac centenary comes at a more important

When analyzing the First World War, we tend to focus immensely on Gallipoli. However, the number of ANZAC deaths at Gallipoli compared to the Western Front is only a fraction. Australia’s fatality rate for World War One was 64.8%, the highest of all nations. The notable war record’s site, Australian War Memorial, states 416,809 men died at Gallipoli and 27 million fatalities over the course of the war. Of these men at Gallipoli, only 8,709 were ANZACs. (Australian War Memorial, 2015) The notable mini-series, Gallipoli: The Story of Us, recognises the expanse of the death toll. On the second episode one soldier at Monash Valley states, “before the assault the trenches were connected by dirt, scrub and wildflowers. Now they were connected by corpses, flies and the fowl stench of death.” (Gallipoli: My Friend the Enemy, 2014) The Gallipoli campaign was fractional in contribution to the fatalities, however was the central to the creation of the ANZAC