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The Anzac legend holds a significant place in Australian history, representing the collective spirit and sacrifice of those who have served the nation.
The commitment and dedication, often in challenging circumstances, highlights the vital role women played during the war.
During the First World War, animals played crucial roles in supporting the warring armies.
From the beginning of the First World War, Australia engaged in military operations in support of Britain, serving across various branches of the armed forces.
Background The Gallipoli Campaign began in February 1915 with an Anglo-French naval assault on the
In early 1917 the Germans carried out a withdrawal from the Somme, scene of a major Allied offensive the previous year, to a series of heavily fortified positions to the east, known by the Allies as the Hindenburg Line.
While the Gallipoli Campaign was still being fought, the landing was already becoming etched into the minds of many Australians and New Zealanders.
After the Armistice of 11 November 1918, the Australian Prime Minister Billy Hughes insisted Australian troops be repatriated (returned home) as quickly as possible.
The Sir John Monash Centre was opened in 2018 and is set on the grounds of the Villers-Bretonneux Cemetery in northern France adjacent to the Australian National Memorial.