Australia and New Zealand are two island nations in the South Pacific who have often faced adversity together. During The Great War the armed forces of New Zealand and Australia joined together to fight many battles. On 25 April 1915, the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) formed part of the allied expedition that set out to capture what is now known as Anzac Cove on the Gallipoli peninsula of Turkey.
The plan was to move on towards Constantinople (Istanbul) and secure the area on behalf of the allied forces. The Anzac's met fierce resistance from the Turkish defenders and the campaign dragged on for eight months. At the end of 1915 the allied forces were evacuated after both sides had suffered heavy casualties and endured great hardships. Many Australians and New Zealanders lost their lives during this great battle and today we remember those fathers, brothers, uncles, sons who gave of themselves during that time in 1915 by honouring them on April 25th every year.
If you are interested in reading more about our brave soldiers you can do so by visiting these online pages
The Anzac Day Tradition
Beach Burial
In the naming of our online discussion group for Australian and New Zealand Artists in Clay,
we honour and remember them
"Lest We Forget"