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Today we celebrate an anniversary of one of the militaries that have brought great aid in the major conflicts that U.S. have participated in the last century: ANZAC Day. Standing for Australian and New Zeeland Army Corps, this joint force showed its strength and combat efficiency in their first battles during Gallipoli Campaign, back in 1915, World War I.
25th April is the day when ANZAC first landed on Gallipoli therefore being the day of their first battle alongside the expeditionary force of Allied Forces. They encountered heavy resistance from the Ottoman Empire, one of the countries that fought on Central Powers’ side. The Campaign lasted about 8 months, as neither side was winning. ANZAC suffering massive casualties (8,709 australian deaths and 2,721 from New Zeeland).
Though the Gallipoli campaign failed to achieve its military objectives of capturing Constantinople and knocking the Ottoman Empire out of the war, the actions of the Australian and New Zealand troops during the campaign bequeathed an intangible but powerful legacy. The creation of what became known as an ANZAC legend became an important part of the national identity in both countries. This has shaped the way their citizens have viewed both their past and their understanding of the present.
Today we celebrate an anniversary of one of the militaries that have brought great aid in the major conflicts that U.S. have participated in the last century: ANZAC Day. Standing for Australian and New Zeeland Army Corps, this joint force showed its strength and combat efficiency in their first battles during Gallipoli Campaign, back in 1915, World War I.
25th April is the day when ANZAC first landed on Gallipoli therefore being the day of their first battle alongside the expeditionary force of Allied Forces. They encountered heavy resistance from the Ottoman Empire, one of the countries that fought on Central Powers’ side. The Campaign lasted about 8 months, as neither side was winning. ANZAC suffering massive casualties (8,709 australian deaths and 2,721 from New Zeeland).
Though the Gallipoli campaign failed to achieve its military objectives of capturing Constantinople and knocking the Ottoman Empire out of the war, the actions of the Australian and New Zealand troops during the campaign bequeathed an intangible but powerful legacy. The creation of what became known as an ANZAC legend became an important part of the national identity in both countries. This has shaped the way their citizens have viewed both their past and their understanding of the present.