Every year on April 25th, Australians and New Zealanders celebrate ANZAC Day. This date commemorates the soldiers who lost their lives in the Gallipoli Campaign of World War I. To help you understand more about this day of remembrance, here are 10 interesting facts about Anzac Day. 10 interesting...
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ANZAC Day is an enormously special day for Australians and New Zealanders, a day which is set aside in honour of those who perished on April 25th 1915 during the First World War in Gallipoli. It’s certainly something that every Aussie and Kiwi should consider attending; and with a range of tours on offer, one can even tie in the solemn dawn service with tours of the fascinating land of Turkey and areas beyond.
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Special ANZAC Gallery: The 10th Light Horse Regiment
With the 100th anniversary of the ANZAC landings at Gallipoli just around the corner, we’ve got an incredible special photo gallery for you this week. Courtesy of the 10th Light Horse Historical Collection, this vintage selection of photographs offers a glimpse at what life was like on the frontline. But first, here is a...
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ANZAC Day in Egypt
Often forgotten are the brave ANZAC servicemen that died beyond the shores of Gallipoli. Many served and sadly lost their lives along the Mediterranean coastline in Libya, Egypt and Palestine. At the outbreak of the First World War, Cairo was headquarters to the British garrison in Egypt. With Alexandria, it...
