Gallipoli Landing/EvacuationWhen did the event occur?
The landing at Gallipoli took place on the 25th of April 1915. The landing was delayed two days because of poor weather. The aim of the ANZACS was to secure the northern bank of the Dardanelles which would allow a sea route to Russia, one of the allied forces in WW1.The evacuation started on the 7th of December and the last troops left the shores on the 20th of December 1915. Why/How was Australia involved? The Australians were part of the British force which along with the Russians and French were the main Allied forces during the first World War. Australia sent around 21,000 soldiers. Significance to Australia.
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Lone Pine
When did the event occur?
The Battle of Lone Pine took place from the 6th-10th of August 1915 at Lone Pine, Gallipoli. The Australians were sent to engage at lone pine as a diversion for the main assaults the ANZACS were making against Chunuk Bair, Hill 971 and Sari Bair. The Australians seized the Ottomans main bunker with in the first hour of fighting but the battle lasted for five days with the Ottomans constantly sending reinforcements and counter attacks. The Australians held them off and on the 10th the Ottomans called off the attacks. Why/How was Australia involved? Australia was involved in Lone Pine as part of the Allied forces at Gallipoli. The Australians force was one brigade strong which was reinforced by two battalions. Significance to Australia.
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The NekWhen did the event occur?
The battle of Nek was a small battle fought for the narrow ridge in the Gallipoli peninsula. The battle was fought on the 7 August 1915 which resulted in the slaughtering of the Australian third light horse brigade. The three waves were mowed down by the Ottoman machine gunners on the top of the ridge. Why/How was Australia involved? Once again the Australians were involved in that battle because they were of the Gallipoli campaign. The unit that fought in the battle was the Australian 3rd light horse brigade consisting of around 600 soldiers Significance to Australia.
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Fromelles
When did the event occur?
The battle of Fromelles was part of the Battle of Somme in the Rirst World War The Battle of Fromelles was a ploy by the British to draw the Germans away from Somme and draw them to the south. The attack commenced at on the 19th of July 1916 and they pulled out on the 20th July 1916 after suffering heavy losses during the two day battle. Why/How was Australia involved? The Australians were involved in the western front being part of the British Empire. The Australian sent the 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th divisions to France in July to fight on the Western Front. The 5th Australian Division along with the 61st British Division attacked the strong German front line at the battle of Fromelles. Significance to Australia.
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Battle of Messines
When did the event occur?
The attack was launched on the 7th of June 1917. The attack was designed to draw the Germans away from the main battlefront of Vimy. The Allies needed to win the Wyshaete-Messisnes Ridge which was the high ground south of Ypres. The battle was started with the detonation of 19 mines that had been placed under the German lines. The work on planting the mines started 18 months before the battle started. The aims were achieved with in the first day but German counter attacks continued until the 14th of May. Why/How was Australia involved? The Australians were involved in the western front being part of the Allied forces. The Australian troops involved in the Battle of Messiness was the 3rd Australian Division with an attack later on in the day coming from the 4th Australian Division. Significance to Australia.
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Battle of Beersheba
When did the event occur?
The battle of Beersheba was a one day battle taking place on the 31 of October 1917. Beersheba was a well-defended town 43km outside of Gaza and it was crucial for the allied forces to win the town which will help them outflank Gaza. Why/How was Australia involved? The Australian troops The Australian Light Horse Brigade charged at the Turkish trenches after the British did not gain any ground during the day. They charged and within an hour they had reached the Turkish trenches and over ran them. Significance to Australia.
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