An Essay On The ANZAC Day

The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, better known as ANZACs, is a single word so powerful that it can bring with it a mixture of emotions, some of sorrow and loss but many of pride and admiration for our fallen soldiers. The ANZAC tradition began on April 25, 1915 when Australian and New Zealand soldiers formed part of an expedition that set out to capture the Gallipoli peninsula in order to open the Dardanelles to allied navies. The ultimate objective was to capture Constantinople, (now Istanbul) the capital of the Ottoman Empire and an ally of Germany. 13 years after Australia’s federation their efforts would unite our country more than ever before. Western Australian communities have united in response to wartime pressures by establishing a national day of commemoration for fallen soldiers, otherwise known as ANZAC Day, the creation of the Dawn Service and the initiation of the annual ANZAC march.

ANZAC Day goes beyond the anniversary of landing on Gallipoli in 1915, it is a day we remember those who died in any war, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. It also marks the anniversary of the first military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces. It is here that we became globally recognised as a nation. “It’s a day when we paid a terrible price, so many young lives. They deserve to be celebrated. And I think it’s very reaffirming of our society that so many people care about something that happened so long ago.” Every year children, grandchildren, friends, family and the general public come together and unite in commemoration for those who lost their lives. We stand by those of us who are family and friends of the fallen and give our support. ANZAC day is one where we come together and thank those who fought for us to grant our freedom. We unite in commemoration for our