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	ANZAC Legend Begins - And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda On 25 April 1915, the Anzacs (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) landed at a difficult and desolate spot on the Gallipoli peninsula and the Turks appeared to be ready for them, a defeat was inevitable, The Gallipoli campaign was a debacle, Military censorship prevented the true story being told but a young Australian journalist, Keith Murdoch (father of Australian newspaper tycoon Rupert Murdoch) smuggled the story about the scale of the Dardanelles disaster back to the Australian Prime Minister who sent it on to the British Prime Minister David Lloyd George, who was no friend of the British military establishment. It led directly to the dismissal of the British commander, Sir Ian Hamilton who never again was to hold a senior military position. The British Government ordered an evacuation. By day, the ANZACs kept up their attacks with more ANZACs observed to be landing - by night the force was withdrawn, broken only by sporadic rifle and gunfire. On 20 December 1915, the Anzac retreat was complete, unnoticed by the Turks who continued to bombard the Anzacs' empty trenches. On 9 January 1916, the Turks carried out their last offensive on Gallipoli, revealing only that the entire force had withdrawn without casualty. The evacuation was the Allies most successful operation in Gallipoli. A British Royal Commission into Gallipoli concluded that from the outset the risk of failure outweighed Its chances of success. The British had contributed 468,000 in the battle for Gallipoli with 33,512 killed. 7,636 missing and 78,000 wounded. The ANZACs lost 8,000 men in Gallipoli and a further 18,000 were wounded. The ANZACs went on to serve with distinction in Palestine and on the western front in France. Australia had a population of five million - 330,000 served in the war, 59,000 were killed. New Zealand with a population of one million lost 18,000 men out of 110,000 and had 55000 wounded.
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	ANZAC Day Learn about the holiday commemorating the day the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps joined the British and French troops in an attack against Ottoman forces during World War I.
	Royal Australian Armoured Corps Exercise Predators Gallop 04 The Australian Army's Armoured units on exercise in the Northern Territory. The Leopard AS1 tanks are 1st Armoured Regiment, the ASLAVs and M113s are either 2nd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd/4th Cavalry Regiment or 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry) Not shown in the video are the New Zealand Army units who were apparently there
	World War One. War heroes song. World War One. 1914 to 1918 The First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) was the main expeditionary force of the Australian Army during World War One. It was formed from August 15, 1914, following Britain's declaration of war on Germany. Known at the time as the AIF, it is today referred to as the 1st AIF to distinguish from the 2nd AIF which was raised during World War II. The 1st AIF included the Australian Flying Corps, which was later renamed the Royal Australian Air Force. The 1st AIF was a purely volunteer force for the duration of the war. In Australia, two referendums on conscription were defeated, thereby preserving the volunteer status but stretching the AIF's reserves towards the end of the war. A total of 331,814 Australians were sent overseas to serve as part of the AIF, which represented 13% of the male population. Of these, 18% (61,859) were killed. The casualty rate (killed or wounded) was 64%. About 2,100 women served with the 1st AIF, mainly as nurses. Close to 20% of those who served in the 1st AIF had been born in the United Kingdom but all enlistments had to occur in Australia (there were a few exceptions). As a volunteer force, all units were demobilized at the end of the war. Originally the Australian government pledged to supply 20,000 men organised as one infantry division and one light horse brigade plus supporting units. By the end of the war, the 1st AIF comprised 5 infantry divisions and the most part of 2 mounted divisions. The 1st AIF was predominantly a fighting force — the proportion of combat troops to non-combatants (medical, logistical, etc.) was exceeded only by the New Zealand Expeditionary Force. When originally formed in 1914, the AIF was commanded by General William Bridges, who also assumed command of the infantry division. After Bridges' death at Gallipoli in May, 1915, command transferred by default to General William Birdwood, commander of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. Birdwood was officially confirmed as commander of the AIF on September 14, 1916, while also commanding the I Anzac Corps. After the war finished, all AIF units went into camp and began the process of demobilisation. The exceptions were No. 4 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps and 3rd Australian Casualty Clearing Station, which participated in the occupation of the Rhineland. The 7th Light Horse Regiment was sent to occupy the Gallipoli peninsula, along with a New Zealand regiment. In general, while the British appreciated the fighting qualities of the Australian soldiers, they were not considered docile enough to act as an occupying garrison, and so no Australian infantry were called upon. There were 92,000 soldiers in France and a further 60,000 in England, 17,000 in the Middle East plus nurses in Salonica and India, all to be transported home. By May 1919, the last troops were out of France, 70,000 now encamped on Salisbury Plain. By September, only 10,000 remained. General John Monash , the senior Australian commander, was repatriated on December 26, 1919. The last transport organized to repatriate the troops was the H.T Naldera, which departed London on April 13, 1920. The 1st AIF officially ceased to exist on April 21, 1921 and on July 1, 1921 the military hospitals in Australia passed into civilian hands. (Information from Wikipedia) 46,000 Australians died on the Western Front (about 18,000 with no known graves) during WW1. Over 8,000 Australian soldiers died in the Gallipoli campaign (against Turkey). WW1 is heavily identified with trench warfare and the heavy use of industrial age weapons, like heavy artillery, tanks and aircraft. Huge losses of life were encountered in the war in trying to take ground against an entrenched enemy. In 1916, Australians were at the main battle front of the war. In July, on the Somme, the Australians were engaged in one of the bloodiest, most destructive battles in military history. Over several weeks, in a series of determined attacks against strong defense, the Australians suffered a rate of casualties that was nearly unsustainable. The single worst day of the war was at the battle of Fromelles with 5,000 Australian casualties, and no ground was taken. For a country of fewer than five million people, the impact of losing so many in WW1 was enormous. The song on this video is timeless and honours the memory of those who have died in the service and defence of Australia in war. The song is inspiring and stirring. Want to know more about the song? Go to http://www.australianwarheroes.com Film footage (video) remembrance tribute to Australians in WW1. 'Can you hear Australia's heroes marching? © Peter Barnes 2001 - 2008. All Rights Reserved. All content (including images and film) remains the property of the respective copyright holders.
	I was Only 19 - TJ Dedication This song was written in the 70's, by a bloke called John Schuman and performed by him in a band called "Redgum". It became a national hit especially among Veterans almost immediately. It is still performed today whenever Vietnam Vets get together for a concert. Royalties from sales were donated to the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia. Just a few things that may help you understand the lyrics better. 'Puckapunyal' was a recruit training center 'Cunungra' is a Jungle Warfare training center 'Shoalwater' was a place that the Army used for Military exercises The 'SLR' was the personal weapon mostly used in Vietnam. 'Vung Tau' & 'Nui Dat' were Aussie bases in Vietnam. 'V B' is 'Victorian Bitter' a very popular Aussie beer. 'ANZAC' is the acronym for the Australian New Zealand Army Corps - see 'And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda - ANZAC Legend Begins' for more on that subject matter.
	The Eternal Flame in Melbourne on ANZAC day 2004 This was recorded on ANZAC day (April 25th) of 2004. ANZAC day is the day that Australians pay tribute to the fallen heroes of the ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps). This was recorded on ANZAC day (April 25th) of 2004. ANZAC day is the day that Australians pay tribute to the fallen heroes of the ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ANZAC_Day The Eternal Flame burns 24/7 as a symbol of eternal remembrance, it is located in St Kilda Road, Melbourne, Australia at the Shrine of Remembrance. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shrine_of_Remembrance They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them. Lest we forget. April 25th, ANZAC day, please pay tribute to those who fell so that you may enjoy the freedoms you have today.
	437. I Was Only Nineteen (John Schumann) This is the last video in my series of songs about the Vietnam War. Also known as "Only Nineteen" or "A Walk in the Light Green" this song is about the experience of soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War, from their training in Australia,through the horrors of jungle combat to the final return home to face disillusionment, psychological wounds and the effects of Agent Orange. Released as a single in 1983, and also included on the live album "Caught in the Act", this was the biggest hit for the Australian folk group, Redgum. A number one hit, it remained in the Australian top forty for four months, and is considered one of the thirty best Australian songs of all time. Band member, John Schumann, based the song on the experience of Vietnam veterans he had talked to, particularly his brother-in-law, Mick Storen. Royalties for the song go to the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia. The following glossary is based on information from Wikipedia: * ANZAC: Australia and New Zealand Army Corps. * Canungra: Jungle warfare training centre in Queensland's Gold Coast hinterland. * Channel 7: An Australian commercial television network. * Chinook: A military helicopter. * Contact!: The call made by soldiers upon encounter with enemy to the immediate front (Contact Front) or rear (Contact Rear) of the line of march. * Dusted off: Evacuated by helicopter ambulance. * Greens: Jungle Green, the field uniform worn by the Australian Army between the early 1960s and 1989. * Light green: parts on a map showing supposedly safer areas to patrol as the foliage was less dense - but, in fact, more likely to be mined. * Nui Dat: Village in Ba Ria province in South Vietnam, which was the main base of Australian Task Force 1 from 1965 to 1972. * Puckapunyal: Army recruit training centre in Victoria. * Shoalwater: Military exercise area in Queensland. * Sixth Battalion: Australian army battalion 6RAR, whose D Company had been involved in the Battle of Long Tan three years earlier. * Slouch hat: Australian soldiers' parade head-dress. * SLR:Self Loading (semi-automatic) Rifle issued to Australian soldiers during the Vietnam War. * Townsville: City in Queensland. * VB: Victoria Bitter, Australia's best beer. * Vung Tau: Coastal city in South Vietnam which Australia's main logistic base and a rest area for troops based at Nui Dat.
	Blood Oil - Middle East in WWI Pt 5: Gallipoli Part 5 - Gallipoli. April 25, 1915: 78,000 British and Anzac troops land on two beachheads on the Gallipoli peninsula. They are opposed by 60,000 Ottoman troops, commanded by German General Liman von Sanders. At Anzac Cove, the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps move up the slopes and are stopped by Colonel Mustafa Kemal and men from his 19th Division. On the other beach, Cape Helles, British troops land in broad daylight and pay a heavy price. As the Turks encircle the small beachheads with fortified positions, the British find themselves in the same kind of trench warfare that exists on the Western Front. Except for the Dardanelles/Gallipoli campaigns, the extensive combat operations in the Middle East during World War I have been largely overlooked in documentary programs. Given the historical significance of the Ottoman Empire's demise in 1918, and the ongoing importance of Middle Eastern oil reserves to Western economies, a close study of this conflict provides two important lessons: 1. The Treaty of Versailles, agreed to by the Western Powers in 1919, paved the way for military and political chaos in the Middle East, which continues to this very day. 2. Oil reserves in the Middle East became an important strategic concern for Western Powers, helping to justify their economic, diplomatic and military interference in the region. After the end of World War I, most of the Ottoman Empire was carved up into "spheres of influence", controlled mostly by the British and French. The remaining territories became the modern state of Turkey in 1923 -- after a five-year struggle by Turkish nationalists against Western domination. With little regard for cultural, historical, religious and demographic considerations, the West sponsored the creation of several new nations: Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Thus, a "tinderbox" was built from Western greed, igniting a multitude of wars, revolts, coups and military occupations that truly have made the defeat of the Ottoman Empire little more than a hollow victory. Available on DVD.
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