Anzac Day - by Aleenah

Anzac Day

ANZAC day was a memorable day for the people who died as anzacs in World War l. Every 25th of April we remember those who sacrificed their lives for peace. 

The Battle of Chunuk Bair

At Gallipoli, Peninsula in 1915, a battle came upon this world. A lot of people risked their lives in this battle, most died. The reason why World War l happened, was because the British Empire wanted to capture the Dardanelles and get an entrance to the Bosphorus and the Black Sea.  

Turkey declined the Empire and their desires and from that moment on the battle started. I don’t know who declared it but this war happened at Gallipoli, Peninsula. While fighting, Turkey got possession of Gallipoli. 

How We Celebrate ANZAC Day Now

ANZAC day is a very important occasion for Australians and New Zealanders as it reminds them of the people who sacrificed their lives for their country. In Australia, ANZAC day is celebrated in dawn. We also use poppies in remembrance for the people who died in this war because it was there when the anzacs died. People like us also do this as parade. 

The Ending

A lot happened in this war but we are now glad that it is finally done. The Gallipoli campaign mentioned that 87,000 Turks died, 44,000 men from France and so did the British Empire, with Australians and 2,777 New Zealanders also died. 

Remembering the fallen brave ANZACS who lost their lives in Gallipoli, ANZAC Day continues to be commemorated every 25th of April. It remains an important part of who we are.