The Anzac Legend
What does ANZAC stand for?
Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
On what date did Australian soldiers land at Gallipoli?
25 April 1915.
What two major countries formed the Western Front where Australians fought?
France and Belgium.
What does the “O” in COPMAPUR stand for?
Origin — who created the source and when.
What year did WWI begin?
1914
Name FOUR key qualities associated with the Anzac legend.
Bravery, Duty, Resourcefulness, Egalitarianism.
Why is Gallipoli often called the “birthplace of the Anzac legend”?
It was the first major campaign Australians fought as a new nation
Why does Alan Young call the Western Front the “real war”?
It involved longer fighting, heavier casualties, and major battles.
What is the implicit meaning of a propaganda poster showing a wounded soldier still fighting?
To guilt or inspire men to enlist by showing courage under fire.
Which countries made up the Allies? (Name at least two.)
Britain, France, Russia (Australia part of the British Empire).
Why is Simpson and his donkey considered part myth and part fact?
His bravery was real, but propaganda exaggerated his story after his death.
According to enlistment statistics, how did Gallipoli impact recruitment?
Enlistments increased significantly after the landings.
Which battle near the Western Front is associated with the cemetery at Villers-Bretonneux?
The Battle of the Somme.
Why can war correspondence be biased? (Use Source 3 or 9)
Reporters may exaggerate heroism to inspire enlistment or support the war.
What is trench warfare?
A fighting method where soldiers lived and fought in deep trenches.
According to Charles Bean, why must war correspondents avoid exaggeration?
Exaggeration creates myths that overshadow real heroism.
Why was propaganda, like in Source 2, used after early Gallipoli casualties?
To encourage enlistment and boost public morale.
What does Source 10 (cartoon “Baulked”) show about Australian soldiers?
They were strong, brave, and seen as stopping German advances.
: How can a cartoon (e.g., Source 5) still be reliable, even if it is humorous?
It reflects real emotions and attitudes of soldiers during the war.
Why did so many soldiers die on the Western Front?
Machine guns, artillery, and stalemated trench warfare caused mass casualties.
How does Source 5 (Frank Dunne’s cartoon) demonstrate Australian egalitarianism?
It shows Australians joking about British authority, reflecting equal treatment and larrikinism.
Why does historian Alan Young argue that Gallipoli is sometimes overstated compared to the Western Front?
The Western Front had far more casualties and battles, but Gallipoli receives more cultural attention.
Why was the Western Front crucial in shaping the mature form of the Anzac legend?
It was where Australians proved themselves across multiple horrific battles, reinforcing courage and endurance.
In Source 1, why are government-collected statistics considered highly reliable?
They are official records meant for accurate documentation, not persuasion.
Give one reason why WWI is considered a “total war.”
Entire nations were involved — economies, civilians, propaganda, industry.