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Difficulty: MediumANZAC Day: Date, Acronym Meaning, and the Gallipoli Campaign

In 19151915, a defining military campaign for Australia and New Zealand took place at Gallipoli in Turkey. Which of the following correctly describes the name of the military units involved and the date on which Australians commemorate this event?

  1. The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC); April 2525Answer
  2. B
    The Australian and New Zealand Allied Command; November 1111
  3. C
    The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC); January 2626

Answer

The military units are the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, and they are remembered on April 2525.
The military forces that landed at Gallipoli in Turkey on April 2525, 19151915, were the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. This event is commemorated annually on ANZAC Day, observed on April 2525, to honor the service and sacrifice of all who have served.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the military corps that landed at Gallipoli in 19151915.
The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.
This specific group of soldiers from both nations formed the units for the campaign.
2
Determine the date on which this landing is commemorated.
April 2525.
This date marks the anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli and is observed as ANZAC Day.

Key Concept

ANZAC Day: Acronym and Historical Date

Hints

1
Think of the public holiday in April when dawn services are held to remember the 'diggers' who served.
2
The 'C' in ANZAC stands for 'Corps', and the date is exactly three months after Australia Day.

Practice More

Review the significance of the Dawn Service and the location of the first landing.
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