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Anzac Day

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Introduction and Origin – The word Anzac stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps whose soldiers were known as Anzacs were the brave soldiers who stood, Fought and died during First World War started in 1914, back then Australia had been under the control of British Empire for 23 years and New Zealand for 7 years. In 1915, Australia and New Zealand became witness to the new army of volunteer soldiers. The brave forces went out to the Gallipoli Peninsula to claim Constantinople the capital of the Ottoman Empire and one of Germany’s allies. The Anzacs landed on April 25 th but the Ottoman Turkish defenders were ready for the attack. The soldiers knew that  winning was impossible, Nevertheless they continued to fight for 8 months notwithstanding the hardships ,bloodshed and the loss of over 8,ooo lives, The end of 1915 marked the end of the battle for the Anzacs. They were successfully evacuated by the British. The story of the Soldiers THE Anzac legends who gave their lives in