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  1. The myth of the Anzac Legend grew out of the stories and images of the ANZACs' experience in the campaign. Newspapers and personal letters focused on stories of courage, mateship, and sacrifice.

    The 'Anzac Legend' and its influence on Australians

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    Who was Anzac & what did he do?
    The legend of Anzac was born on 25 April 1915, and was reaffirmed in eight months' fighting on Gallipoli. Although there was no military victory, the Australians displayed great courage, endurance, initiative, discipline, and mateship. Such qualities came to be seen as the Anzac spirit.

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    Where did the Anzac legend come from?
    The Anzac Legend originated in the Gallipoli campaign, which was the first major military operation of the Australian and New Zealand forces during World War I. The campaign had aimed to secure a passage through the Dardanelles Strait to Constantinople but was a catastrophic failure.

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    What is the Anzac myth?
    This myth portrays the ANZACs as brave, resilient, and self-sacrificing warriors. The Anzac Legend originated in the Gallipoli campaign, which was the first major military operation of the Australian and New Zealand forces during World War I.

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    Who were the first 'Anzacs'?
    Among the first 'Anzacs' were Indigenous Australians, Australians of German descent, and Asian Australians. Soldiers in the AIF came from other countries as well. Those who were not Anglo-Australian did not always experience the mateship and 'fair go' associated with the Anzac spirit. Experiences varied.

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    Why is the Anzac legend important?
    In the words of Charles Bean, the Anzac legend stands as a testament to the ‘great-hearted men’ whose stories, both good and bad, form an enduring monument to Australia's history. By the end of the First World War, 416,000 Australians had enlisted to serve in the armed forces.

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    What does Anzac mean?
    The term also expresses the characteristics that are seen as Australian, including: The Anzac legend was born on 25 April 1915, when some 16,000 soldiers of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) landed under fire on the shores of Gallipoli, in modern-day Türkiye.

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    Apr 24, 2023 · But historians know well that the “Anzac spirit” is a complex and ever-evolving idea. In 2023, what do we teach school-aged children about its meaning and significance?

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    War and Peace: The ANZAC spirit and human rights

    Apr 24, 2015 · As the national human rights institutions of Australia and New Zealand we wanted to mark the anniversary of the start of the First World War by examining the relationship between the Anzac spirit and the evolution of …

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