Source Analysis
Give a definition for "evidence".
Sources and information used to support an idea.
When did WW1 start & end
1914 - 1918
What terrain condition is commonly associated with excessive rain
Mud or Soft Earth, Water-logged
Name 1 commemoration day we celebrate (WW1 or WW2)
e.g. Remembrance Day, ANZAC Day
Which track or trail did Australians fight the Japanese in Papua New Guinea?
Kokoda
Is a primary source reliable?
Not always!
How long was World War 2?
1939-1945 - around 6 years
Name 1 technology used more in warfare during World War 2
Examples: Tanks, aeroplanes, bombs, etc.
What are the dates of ANZAC Day and Rememberance Day?
25th April and 11th November.
What was the name of a soldier who surrendered and was taken into custody by the opposition?
Prisoner of War (POW)
Name 3 aspects of source analysis
TOMCAPRU - Type, Origin, Motive,Content, Audience, Perspective, Reliability, Usefulness
Australian Solider's fought at this major location
Gallipoli or Kokoda
Two theatres of War during World War 2
European and Pacific Theatres
What song is played on a bugle during a commemoration ceremony?
The last Post
What was a name for men conscripted to fight in WWII?
Chocos or Chocolate Soldiers because it was thought that they would melt under the heat of the battle.
What is usefulness?
What does the source tell you about the topic you are studying?
Where was the western front?
the Belgian coast through France to the Swiss border - 700km long
Describe Enlistment versus Conscription
Enlistment: Voluntary
Conscription: Mandatory
What do ANZAC Day and Rememberance Day Commemorate?
ANZAC Day - Landing on Gallipoli in 1915
Rememberance Day - End of WWI
Name given to the local Papuans who helped Australian troops on the Kokoda track.
Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels
What is reliability?
Is the source: consistent, can be corroborated, does it fulfil an agenda?
Which theatre of war is closer to Australia in World War 2? Who is the major threat?
The Pacific Theatre - Japan
Describe the difficulty the troops faced when landing at gallipoli.
Example: Narrow beach, darkness, under-fire from above, steep cliffs
What did Indigenous troops miss out on when returning from the wars?
Soldier settler scheme land, No access to war pensions, not allowed to join the RSL
What was the justification for the poor treatment of POWs by the Japanese in WWII?
They believed it was dishonourable to surrender and therefore POWs had disgraced their country by surrendering. The Japanese had the warrior tradition of fighting to the death.