Gallipoli Flashcards
When did the war start?
AH declared war on Serbia on the 28th July 1914
When did ANZAC land at Gallipoli
25th April 1915
What is the Dardanelles
A narrow strip of water that separated the Ottoman Empire - valuable trade route to russia
What happened to the first attempt to control the Dardanelles?
Naval attack by Winston Churchill - failed because of land mines
How long did Gallipoli last?
260 days
How many nz soldiers killed in the Gallipoli campaign?
2000
When did the Gallipoli campaign end?
9th January
When did ANZAC day begin?
1920
Social effects
Loss of innocence
Sense of pride and unity as nation
ANZAC day (Covid situation)
500 monuments (from 1920s)
Political effects
Nz made a common wealth leader
Nz seen as willing to sacrifice for the crown
Nz signatory in TOV
Independence- Covid response
Relationship between aus and Nz
Economic effects
Good economy, meat, dairy and wool exports
Britain bulk buying meat, dairy and wool
Farmers guaranteed high price
Gap in workforce
Women filed jobs - women equality