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The
First World War mainly took place in Europe between
July of 1914 and November of 1918. It was the first major war
that New Zealand was part of. In 1840 when the treaty was signed, New
Zealand became part of the British Empire, when Britain declared war on Germany
so did New Zealand. New Zealand soldiers fought in a variety of locations such
as Gallipoli, Somme, and Passchendaele. At the time New Zealand had
a population of approximately 1.1 million, of those around
100,000 New Zealanders left the homeland to fight in the Great
War. For many Soldiers this was their first time leaving New Zealand. World War
1 is said to have created New Zealand’s sense of identity, as kiwi soldiers saw
themselves different from the men of the other nations they were fighting
alongside. The Great War resulted in approximately 18,000 New Zealand
casualties and over 41,000 wounded.
The battle of Gallipoli is a very significant event of New Zealand's history. The Battle of Gallipoli was fought on the Gallipoli peninsular in The Ottoman Empire from the 25th of April 1915 to the 9th of January 1916. In late 1914 the Ottoman Empire declared war against the British Empire. Winston Churchill who was the First Lord Admiralty planned an attack on the Ottoman Empire to gain access to the Dardanelles. This would weaken the German army and give Britain's navy access to the Black Sea soso so they could deliver aid to Russia, who were in need of assistance after the Battle of Tannenberg. On the 25th of April at 4:30am the allies landed on the Gallipoli peninsula on a beach that is now called ANZAC Cove (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps). As soon as they arrived they were under fire as the Turkish soldiers were determined to defend their country. At 10am the first of the New Zealand soldiers landed. Approximately 14,000 kiwi soldiers along with men from Australia, Britain, France Ireland and India fought in the battle of Gallipoli. Of those 14,000 New Zealand men that served 2779 died. The New Zealand soldiers fought in an admirable manner during the war and had to deal with many difficulties including poor food, water shortages and being under constant fire. The campaign resulted in a Turkish victory when the Allies evacuated from Gallipoli. The Battle of Gallipoli had a major impact on New Zealand's society as it resulted in the death of 2779 New Zealand soldiers. April 25th, the day that the soldiers landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula is now a day of remembrance in honour of all the soldiers who had lost their lives fighting for our country.
The battle of Gallipoli is a very significant event of New Zealand's history. The Battle of Gallipoli was fought on the Gallipoli peninsular in The Ottoman Empire from the 25th of April 1915 to the 9th of January 1916. In late 1914 the Ottoman Empire declared war against the British Empire. Winston Churchill who was the First Lord Admiralty planned an attack on the Ottoman Empire to gain access to the Dardanelles. This would weaken the German army and give Britain's navy access to the Black Sea soso so they could deliver aid to Russia, who were in need of assistance after the Battle of Tannenberg. On the 25th of April at 4:30am the allies landed on the Gallipoli peninsula on a beach that is now called ANZAC Cove (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps). As soon as they arrived they were under fire as the Turkish soldiers were determined to defend their country. At 10am the first of the New Zealand soldiers landed. Approximately 14,000 kiwi soldiers along with men from Australia, Britain, France Ireland and India fought in the battle of Gallipoli. Of those 14,000 New Zealand men that served 2779 died. The New Zealand soldiers fought in an admirable manner during the war and had to deal with many difficulties including poor food, water shortages and being under constant fire. The campaign resulted in a Turkish victory when the Allies evacuated from Gallipoli. The Battle of Gallipoli had a major impact on New Zealand's society as it resulted in the death of 2779 New Zealand soldiers. April 25th, the day that the soldiers landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula is now a day of remembrance in honour of all the soldiers who had lost their lives fighting for our country.
This video gives an overview of the Battle of Gallipoli.