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1 day ago · This imagery, captured in Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae’s poem “In Flanders Fields”, resonated globally, leading to the adoption of the red poppy as a symbol of remembrance and hope amidst sorrow. In New Zealand, the red poppy is not just a symbol of the past but a living memory of the bravery and sacrifice of the ANZAC soldiers.
3 days ago · Courage, endurance, mateship and sacrifice. These are the words on four plinths at the end of the Kokoda Track. They are the embodiment of the ANZAC Spirit which was displayed on the first ANZAC Day at Gallipoli, were on show in France and Belgium later in the same war, in World War II in North Africa right through to the last battle at ...
3 days ago · 25 March 2024. - 5 min Read. ANZAC Day is commemorated nationwide on April 25. On ANZAC Day, we recognise the contributions and sacrifices made by members of the Australian and New Zealand armed forces and remember the victims of wars and conflicts. The day marks the first major military action of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, when ...
5 days ago · ANZAC Day—a Christian veteran reflects. By David. Having recently observed ANZAC Day in Australia, I have found myself reflecting on what April 25 represents. I must stress that ANZAC Day is not, nor should it ever be, about glorifying war. ANZAC Day points to something—to someone—greater.
2 days ago · Peter Adamis, or affectionately known by his old comrades in arms as Pete the Greek has writtena brief summary on his feelings and views in regards to the ANZAC legacy. His immense pride inbeing an Aussie is also very evident which in years gone by was also demonstrated by hisdedicated and loyal service as a professional soldier.
1 day ago · There-s a lonely stretch of hillocks: There-s a beach asleep and drear: There-s a battered broken fort beside the sea. There are sunken trampled graves: And a little rotting pier: And winding paths that wind unceasingly. There-s a torn and silent valley: There-s a tiny rivulet With some blood upon the stones beside its mouth.
12 hours ago · For the last three weeks we have been learning about Anzac day. I learnt that the soldiers went to training and they were excited to go to war. I learnt that one person that went to war said that he didn’t want to carry a gun so he rode a donkey getting all the hurt people.