Anzac History:
When war broke out in 1914 Australia had been a federal
commonwealth for only 13 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 25th 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. News of the
landing at Gallipoli made a profound impact on
Australians at home and 25th April quickly became the day
on which Australians remembered the sacrifice of those
who had died in war.
The Importance of Anzac Day:
Australians and New Zealand people recognise 25th April
in Anzac Cove
as an occasion of national commemoration. Commemorative
services are held at dawn, the time of the original
landing, across the two nations. 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 and New Zealand people
reflect on the many different meanings of war.
Every
year thousands of New Zealand and Australian people
undertake a pilgrimage to Gallipoli through the Anzac
Day Tours available to pay their respects to their
ancestors who were there many years ago as well as
learn more about the history of this important region.
The Anzac Day Tour is the best way possible to make
this trip as they are designed to not only give people
a quality tour around the Gallipoli region but also
introduce them to Turkey and its culture. Just like
back in New Zealand and Australia on the 25th
April in Anzac Cove every year those on an Anzac Day Tour can be part
of this important day but experience first hand the
sacrifice that was made and the conditions that were
faced. Samyeli Travel have a range of 7 Anzac Day
Tours all centered around Anzac Day as the important
feature and all Anzac Day Tours come with a
professional guide who can help unravel the Anzac Day
history and the legends. By booking one of our Anzac
Day Tours you can be assured that you are getting a
quality Anzac Tour and that your Anzac Day Tour will be one
to remember.
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Tours with best information for Australian and New
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