Anzac Day

[MAX]

Bomber, Mark, Ashe, Rov and to all of my both stellar, wonderful mates from Oz,

I raise my glass high and I salute you all. You are truly the nicest people in the world. I am both honored and proud to be your friend.

Maximus

[Dan]

Originally posted by MAX
Bomber, Mark, Ashe, Rov and to all of my both stellar, wonderful mates from Oz,

I raise my glass high and I salute you all. You are truly the nicest people in the world. I am both honored and proud to be your friend.

Maximus

And don't forget The New Zealand Boys as well.

[Panamark]

Too right, Dan !

And most of all, Lest we Forget the Anzacs !

Onya MAXIMUS.

[SoldMySoul4RnR]

Gone but never forgotten!

[MAX]

Originally posted by Dan
And don't forget The New Zealand Boys as well.

Oops, my bad.

Sorry to forget you Kiwi's.

Cheers!!!

[academic punk]

What's going on? Did you all hook MAX up with a kangaroo or something?

[Roguesgirl]

Originally posted by academic punk
What's going on? Did you all hook MAX up with a kangaroo or something?

LOL.

that'd be wild times for Max.

[Roguesgirl]

Happy Anzac Day!

This is similar to our Memorial Day, right?

[6 is 9]

ANZAC Day - 25 April - is probably Australia's most important national occasion. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. The soldiers in those forces quickly became known as ANZACs, and the pride they soon took in that name endures to this day.

Why is this day so special to Australians?
When war broke out in 1914 Australia had been a federal commonwealth for only fourteen years. The new national government was eager to establish its reputation among the nations of the world. In 1915 Australian and New Zealand soldiers formed part of the allied expedition that set out to capture the Gallipoli peninsula to open the way to the Black Sea for the allied navies. The plan was to capture Constantinople (now Istanbul), capital of the Ottoman Empire and an ally of Germany. They landed at Gallipoli on 25 April, meeting fierce resistance from the Turkish defenders. What had been planned as a bold stroke to knock Turkey out of the war quickly became a stalemate, and the campaign dragged on for eight months. At the end of 1915 the allied forces were evacuated after both sides had suffered heavy casualties and endured great hardships. Over 8,000 Australian soldiers were killed. News of the landing at Gallipoli made a profound impact on Australians at home and 25 April quickly became the day on which Australians remembered the sacrifice of those who had died in war.

Though the Gallipoli campaign failed in its military objectives of capturing Constantinople and knocking Turkey out of the war, the Australian and New Zealand troops' actions during the campaign bequeathed an intangible but powerful legacy. The creation of what became known as an "Anzac legend" became an important part of the national identity of both nations. This shaped the ways they viewed both their past and their future.

Australians recognize 25 April as an occasion of national commemoration. Commemorative services are held at dawn, the time of the original landing, across the nation. Later in the day ex-servicemen and women meet and join in marches through the major cities and many smaller centres. Commemorative ceremonies are held at war memorials around the country. It is a day when Australians reflect on the many different meanings of war.

[BOMBER]

This is true but ANZAC day just isn't about WW1,it is a time we remember all those who fought for our country including those that fought,fell or were wounded in WW2,Vietnam and even those that have been in The Gulf.
It is a day when all troops are remembered for their contributions to this great country of ours.
Thanks for the kind words from our allies over there in The States.

[Bob_R]

Originally posted by Roguesgirl
LOL.

that'd be wild times for Max.

Yeah, a kangaroo, donkey and he'd probably get his lawnmower involved in one way or the other.

SLC would be rockin'.

[ashstralia]

cheers max, ya champ!!!

i celebrated the day by rising at dawn for the last post.

then in the time honored aussie way i drank, gambled,
and watched footy!!

[Grant]

Cheers Maximus!!!

I had a beer for you on the weekend mate!

[MAX]

Originally posted by Grant
Cheers Maximus!!!

I had a beer for you on the weekend mate!

Thanks Rov!!!

I toasted you mates as well!!!

Cheers my old friend!!!

[Roguesgirl]

Originally posted by EVH FANATIC
Yeah, a kangaroo, donkey and he'd probably get his lawnmower involved in one way or the other.

SLC would be rockin'.

don't forget the goat!