Gallipoli
Where did the ANZACs land?
ANZAC cove
What years was WWI?
1914 to 1918
What countries were part of the Axis powers?
Germany, Italy, Japan
What event happened on 1 September 1939?
Germany invaded Poland, starting WWII
Australian & New Zealand Army Corps
What day did the ANZACs land at Gallipoli and when did they leave?
April 25 1915 - January 1916
What countries were part of the Triple Entente?
France, Britain, Russia
What were the conditions like at Kokoda?
Wet, muddy, camping in the jungle and the uncertainty of where the Japanese were.
What was the 'spark' that started WWI?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Name 3 reasons why Australians enlisted in wars?
Adventure, money, showing bravery, nationalism, etc.
Why did the Gallipoli landings fail?
Underresourced, landed in the wrong spot, difficult terrain.
Name one location Australians fought OUTSIDE of Gallipoli in WWI
German New Guinea, The Somme, Verdun, Ypres, Palestine.
Name one battle Australians fought during WWII
Crete, Tobruk, El-Alamein, Singapore
How did appeasement lead to WWII?
Countries like Britain and France kept on giving into Hitler's demands as Germany expanded into places like Czechoslovakia.
What was the Treaty of Versailles
A treaty which forced Germany to take the blame for WWI and removed their navy and part of their army. This built up resentment in Germany.
Name 2 major battles Australia fought at Gallipoli
Battle of Lone Pine, Battle of Chunuk Bair, The Nek, Battle of Hill 60.
The Initial Landing, The Evacuation
Name ONE group who were pro-constription and ONE group who were anti-conscription during WWI.
Pro: Royalists, Protestant church leaders, business leaders, the opposition government.
Anti: Trade unions, Catholic church leaders, and womens groups
How were German and Italian people treated in Australia during the war?
Treated with suspicion and had police check on them. Most were even imprisoned for the duration of the war.
How did militarism led to WWI?
Countries such as Britain and Germany built up their armies to compete with each other.
What was the Great Depression?
A period of economic struggle across the globe, which led to mass unemployment.
How does Gallipoli show Australian values?
Defending their country, taking care of injured soldiers, putting their lives on the line for each other, etc.
Explain the conditions in the trenches during WWI
The trenches were dirty and uncomfortable, with diseases and poor nutrition being common. In summer there were flies everywhere feeding on the dead bodies in no-mans land. During winter, snow would fall and build up. When it rained (often), the trenches would fill with water, leading to trench foot.
Explain the difference between European (German and Italian) and Japanese POW camps
European camps - generally followed the Geneva convention, had better food, and offered opportunities for recreational activities.
Japanese - treated as 'non-persons', high mortality rate, limited food, forced to work on projects such as the Thai-Burma railway.
Explain why the League of Nations failed
French and British self-interest
The USA was absent from many decisions needing their help
Ineffectiveness of sanctions on nations
Lack of armed forces to enforce their policies
Built on the back of the unfair Treaty of Versailles
Reached decisions too slowly to be effective
What happened to Indigenous Australian Service people after the war?
They were denied lands promised to their peers, refused service to RSLs, went back to being non-citizens and not recognised for their service.