The Gallipoli campaign
The Ottoman defence & the ANZACs
What were the Australian and New Zealand army corps called?
ANZACS
Was war portrayed as a positive or negative experience by the media in the first months of enlistment?
War was often portrayed as positive, quick, team building experience.
Why were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders originally not able to enlist in the war?
Due to the racist beliefs during the early 1900s, they were deemed unsuitable for military service. Although many volunteered, they were initially barred on the basis of their race.
Where is Gallipoli located?
Modern day turkey
How many Australians were killed on the first day of the Gallipoli landing?
Over 2000
What role did women play in encouraging men to sign up?
During World War I, women played a significant role in encouraging men to enlist, often acting as the moral compass of the home front through both positive encouragement and severe social pressure. This was driven by a belief that patriotism required them to urge men to serve, especially during the volunteer phase of the war.
What is the racist outdated term used to describe Indigenous people with a white parent?
Half-casts
On what date did the ANZAC forces land at Gallipoli?
25th April 1915
What was the name of the famous cricket match during the evacuation of Gallipoli?
Shell Green
Why did countries appeal to younger men?
Countries target younger men due to a combination of physical capability and strength, lack of family obligations and vulnerability to romanticised propaganda.
How many Indigenous ANZACs served in World War 1?
What were the two primary Allied landing areas?
ANZAC Cove and Cape Helles
What was the "drip rifle" used for
The drip rifle used leaking tins to trigger a shot, keeping up the appearance of activity during the silent evacuation of Gallipoli
What was the minimumn height requirement for enlistment?
5 ft 3
What was the post war reality for many First Nations soliders?
Despite fighting for their country, many Indigenous veterans faced the same prejudice and exclusion upon returning home and were often denied benefits like land.
Which Turkish commander was instrumental in holding the Ottoman lines against the Allied landing?
Mustafa Kemal (who later became Atatürk)
How much money did Australians at home donate to the war?
Over 14 million
What was the name of the group of soldiers that didn't meet the height requirement called?
Battle Battalions
Who was the first Aboriginal solider to be commissioned as an officer?
Reginald Walter Saunders