Australian and New Zealand Army Corps - Wikipedia Despite being synonymous with Australia and New Zealand, ANZAC was a multi-national body: in addition to the many British officers in the corps and division staffs, the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps contained, at various points, the 7th Brigade of the Indian Mountain Artillery, Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps troops, [3] the Zion Mule Corps
ANZAC Day | Meaning, Date, Traditions, Facts | Britannica ANZAC Day, in Australia and New Zealand, holiday (April 25) that commemorates the landing in 1915, during World War I, of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) on the Gallipoli Peninsula Learn more about the history of ANZAC Day in this article
The Anzac Day Tradition - Australian War Memorial Anzac Day, 25 April, is one of Australia’s most important national occasions It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War
Anzac Day - Australian Army This Anzac Day we reflect on 110 years since the Gallipoli campaign and commemorate all Australians who have served in times of peace and war ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps Anzac Day falls on the 25th of April each year The 25th of April was officially named Anzac Day in
ANZAC Day - United States Department of State We remember the courage, sacrifice, and enduring spirit of the ANZAC forces Their legacy lives on in the shared ideals that continue to unite our nations The United States, Australia, and New Zealand have stood together through times of war and peace, bound by a deep trust and a shared commitment to freedom and democracy
The Anzac legend - Anzac Portal The Anzac legend began at Gallipoli in 1915 It continues to spark debate about Australia's national identity How did the legend develop? How has it changed?
What is Anzac Day? - CNN Anzac Day commemorates a World War I mission in which the Anzacs assisted the Allied Powers in an attempt to gain new fronts and a valuable trade route to their Russian allies
What was ANZAC? - HISTORY ANZAC is best remembered for its heroic performance during 1915’s ill-fated Gallipoli Campaign against the Ottoman Empire
Anzac Day - Wikipedia History Anzac Day marks the anniversary of the first campaign that led to major casualties for Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War The acronym ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, whose soldiers were known as Anzacs
Anzac Day - New Zealand History First observed in 1916, Anzac Day - 25 April - commemorates those killed in war and honours returned servicemen and women The ceremonies held at war memorials around the country, and in places overseas where New Zealanders gather, are rich in tradition and ritual