ANZAC is the name given to the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps soldiers who landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula in the East Mediterranean early on the morning of 25 April 1915 during the First World War (1914-1918).

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The Anzac Day Tradition What is Anzac Day Why is this day so special to Australians Early commemorations What does it mean today Dawn Service The Anzac Day ceremony Features of a commemorative ceremony What is Anzac Day Anzac Day - 25 April - is probably Australia's most important national occasion. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New ...

Anzac Day Anzac Day (25 April) is the most important national day of commemoration for Australians. In these pages you can discover how we observe Anzac Day, and learn something of its history, tradition and its importance in the life of the nation. Select a link below to access the various pages on Anzac Day. History and Tradition Anzac Day tradition - what do we commemorate and how First ...

ANZAC Day ANZAC Day is the 25th of April. It is a day that is set aside in both New Zealand and Australia to think about and honour those who have fought for our freedom. ANZAC stands for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. ANZAC Day is a public holiday. ANZAC day is strongly linked to the landing of the ANZAC forces at Gallipoli in the Dardanelles in 1915. ANZAC Day was first celebrated ...

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