The ANZAC legend Flashcards
Why was Gallipoli so vital to Australia?
When Australia came of age as a nation, first chance to assert itself on the world stage and prove itself in theatre of war. Engraved in nations psyche, source of national pride.
Describe the living conditions at Gallipoli
Had to make trenches on stomach, hot summer, cold winter
Things such as open pit toilets and rotting corpses meant disease was rife
What characteristics began to define Australians to the world?
Willingness to endure pain, mateship, egalitarianism, resourcefulness
Who was excused by the characteristics of the Australian?
Women, aboriginals, city dwellers, migrants, non Anglo background people
How many deaths occurred at Gallipoli?
8159, less than 1/6 of the western front, compared to 21,000 British
What are some negative impacts of the ANZAC legend?
Takes away from perceived impacts of other conflicts
Legend no fully accurate
Created a division between those there, not
Developed traits of typical Aussie that don’t work in multicultural Australia
Is falsely used, such as by politicians promoting ware
How many Anzacs landed at Gallipoli and on what day?
25 April 1915, 16,000
When was the battle of Lone Pine?
6-9 August 1915
What was the point of lone pine?
A diversionary attack for the British to land at Sulva bay
What was the fighting like at lone pine?
Intense hand to hand fighting for 4 days
When was the nek?
7 August 1915
Why did the Australians get mowed down?
The bombardment finished 7 minutes early giving time for the Turks to prepare
How many waves attacked at the nek?
4
When was Gallipoli called off?
7 December 1915, with final Australians leaving on 20th
