Gallipoli

Question 1

Why did NZ join The Great War?

Answer 1

There were many reasons why NZ joined The Great War.

EMPIRE

• New Zealand was a dominion of the British Empire, which meant they automatically had to go to war.
• New Zealand located in a very vulnerable position, not many neighboring countries close by, they relied on the British Empire for extra protection, neglecting to help would put their safety at risk

PUBLIC OPINION

• Many people believed the war would not last long, and associated war with greatness and triumph.
• many New Zealanders were quite eager to be a part of the war.
• at the time a lot of New Zealand’s population had British heritage, so they were in favour of sending troops to war.

NATIONAL INTEREST

• If the war was won, it would give the world a positive outlook on New Zealand
• There would also be an increase in nationalism and imperialism if the war was won.

Question 2

Why did young men in NZ want to join the fight in WWI?

Answer 2

Many people believed the war would not last long, and associated war with greatness and triumph. Becoming a solider was considered a very masculine thing and men who did not share this viewpoint were looked down on. Because of this many New Zealanders were quite eager to be a part of the war.

Question 3

List some key facts and circumstances surrounding the Gallipoli landing

Answer 3

• The Anzacs landed at a narrow bay south of ANZAC cove, around 2km north of where they intended to land
• They struggled in the rugged terrain, and found themselves under intense pressure from the Turkish defenders.

Question 4

What events occurred that led to the retreat and evacuation of ANZAC forces?

Answer 4

• By the end of the day proposals were made for the evacuation of the troops.
• the Commander-in-Chief urged the Anzacs to stay. This they did, establishing a weak line of outposts along the second ridge.

Question 5

What events and circumstances surrounded the return of ANZAC forces from Gallipoli?

Answer 5

How they travelled - boat

Consequences - post traumatic stress from going to war, a lot of soldiers went through severe trauma after going to war.

Adapting back home after war can be tough, some soldiers found it difficult to feel like they had a purpose when they weren’t fighting.

Question 6

What was the most challenging aspect of Gallipoli?

Answer 6

• The trenches were the most dangerous places . —Trenches were the hosts of rotting food, flies, rats, lice and many other bugs.
• Disease was quite widespread among the trenches. I
• In winters temperatures would decline, - cold, wet living environment.
• Trench life also had an impact on mental health among the soldiers. 24-hour combat was stressful, and going without simple luxuries such as clean water and warm, wholesome food had detrimental effects soldiers