Anzac day

This is where the Anzacs landed 100 years ago

On the 25th of April this year it was the 100th anniversary of the Anzac landings in Galipoli. Many people commemorated the event by going to services in New Zealand and in Turkey. At school we learnt more about Galipoli and some interesting facts such as:

-The Anzacs landed in the wrong location and instead flat terrain to faced a massive mountain.
-The British general commanding the Anzacs was horrible and many soldiers died because of his commands

- The Anzac were fighting for the Dardanelles, so the Allied powers could get a ice-free route into Russia.
-They were also fighting to put Turkey out of the war.

Many people wear poppies to commemorate the Anzacs
because they grew on the battle fields after the war

-When the Anzacs landed the were met by Turkish soldiers.
- Many soldiers died from diseases, infection or shrapnel.

Unfortunately I did not attend any services this year but I am very grateful for what they did and I enjoyed learning about them.

Comment what was your favourite fact you learnt about the Anzacs that you didn't already know before.