A b o u t A n z a c D a y

A b o u t  A n z a c  D a y

Prince Charles joins his son Harry

and world leaders to mark the 100th anniversary

of the disastrous Gallipoli landings

which claimed 140,000 lives during World War One

Two days of ceremonies planned

on Gallipoli peninsula to honour

victims of British-led invasion on April 25, 1915

Attended by leaders of World War I allies

including Australia PM, New Zealand PM,

Prince Charles and Harry

Fallen from both the Ottoman and Allied sides

lie close together in separate cemeteries

on western edge of Turkey

Around 58,000 Allied troops

and 87,000 Turks died

during botched attempt to knock

Ottoman Empire out of the war

Published on 26 Feb 2015

Australia's biggest music names; 

Lee Kernaghan, Guy Sebastian, Sheppard, Jon Stevens, 

Jessica Mauboy,Shannon Noll & Megan Washington 

unite to release the official music video 

for the charity single, 'Spirit of the Anzacs',

 a tribute to those that have given their lives, 

those who have served, 

and those that still today 

step bravely 

into the unknown to serve our country.

Published on 18 Apr 2015

The 75 strong Gallipoli contingent, made up of 50 NZDF personnel and 25 Youth Ambassadors, has arrived at Canakkale, Turkey to take part in the 100th commemorations on Anzac Day. The team is made of a catafalque guard and members of the Defence Force band and Maori Culture Group, as well as a support group from Veterans' Affairs New Zealand.

Having travelled in a Royal New Zealand Air Force Boeing 757, the team is now rehearsing and looking forward to being involved in the Gallipoli commemorations that lie ahead

Monday, 27 April 2015

12:54:07

Marine Parade Napier NZ

About Anzac Day New Zealand

On 25^th of April Nzers bring out the poppies,their families & head to the nearest War Memorials & Cenotaphs in their towns to commemorate those New Zealanders men & women who gave their lives in war.It also honours those service men & women who made it home.

Every city every town in New Zealand Anzac Day remains rich in tradition & ritual.

http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/war/anzac-day/introduction

About Anzac Day Global

Australia and New Zealand conduct three commemorative services at Gallipoli on Anzac Day each year. The Dawn Service at the Anzac Commemorative Site is jointly conducted by both countries and is followed by an Australian Memorial Service at Lone Pine, and a New Zealand Memorial Service at Chunuk Bair.

http://www.gallipoli2015.govt.nz/

ANZAC Day in Australia

ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) Day is the anniversary of the landing of troops from Australia and New Zealand on the Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey, in World War I on April 25, 1915. The bravery of all military personnel who participated in this campaign and the lives of those who died in all military actions are remembered.

http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/australia/anzac-day

 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-25/british-royals-remember-anzac-day

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