On the 25th of April 2012, Everyone throughout Australia and New Zealand came together to remember all the brave soldiers that lost their lives for us. These soldiers are known as ANZACs (Australia and New Zealand Army Corps).
Soldiers
They fought for our country in the Gallipoli War in 1915-1918. Ever since 1917, Australia and New Zealand have stopped to remember this war. This has been imprinted in New Zealand and Australian History forever.
Arrival
The Australia and New Zealand Army Corps landed at a small bay (now known as ANZAC Cove) north of Kabatepe on the Gallipoli peninsula on the 25th of April 1915.
ANZAC Biscuits
The traditional ANZAC biscuit was called an
ANZAC wafer or tile. It was substituted for bread as they had a much longer shelf life.
Lest we Forget
Lest we forget is a phrase that became popular in 1897. It was later chosen as the line of the recitation. Along with this line is also 'Ode of remembrance'.Check out these sites for more information:
http://www.anzac.govt.nz/gallipoliguide/index.html
http://www.anzacs.net/AnzacStory.htm
http://www.anzackids.com/
http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/war/the-gallipoli-campaign/introduction
