Gallipoli - They Fought for Us

Author(s): Ruth Naumann

History

Gallipoli is a peninsula in the European part of Turkey. It is a long way from New Zealand. In 1915, during World War 1, thousands of Allied soldiers invaded Gallipoli. As part of the invading Anzacs, New Zealand soldiers landed in April and were evacuated in December. Their diaries described Gallipoli as hell on Earth, but they also mentioned some funny events, friends they made, and the bravery of men they fought alongside.

Gallipoli was important to New Zealand's identity, culture and organisation. It helped Kiwis develop a sense of themselves as a nation. Today that nation holds fast to Anzac Day, the day of invasion.

Gallipoli was an important place and environment. Turks there fought to defend their homeland. Anzacs fought Turks and the environment. Today the Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park honours the many thousands of soldiers who died there. It is a place of peace to which visitors from all over the world come.

Gallipoli was and is an example of continuity and change. The battle there was an event with causes and results. The ideas and actions of New Zealand's heroes at Gallipoli helped shape and continue to help shape New Zealand society.
Year Level: 10 and 11
Series: They Fought for Us
Subject: History
Subject: New Zealand History

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Ruth is an experienced social studies teacher and the author of numerous social studies publications.

CONTENTS:
Why New Zealand was Involved in World War 1
New Zealand Soldiers on the Move
Location of Gallipoli
The Environment of Gallipoli
Naval Attack
Plan for Land Attack
The Landing on April 25
Immediate Results of the Landing
The Turks
The Anzac Area
Bathing at Anzac
How We Know What Happened at Gallipoli
Anzac Names
Bivvies and Dugouts
Trenches
Food and Water
What They Wore
Wounded Soldiers
Disease
Burials
Responses to Challenges
Mental Stress
Maori at Gallipoli
Transport and Communications
The Donkey Men
Attack on Sari Bair
Battle for Chunuk Bair
New Zealanders Have a Rest
November Blizzard
Preparing for Evacuation
Evacuation
The Human Cost
Why Gallipoli Failed
Cultural Interaction
The Anzac Legend
Remembering the Anzacs

General Fields

  • : 9780170180542
  • : Nelson Cengage Learning New Zealand
  • : Nelson Cengage Learning New Zealand
  • : March 2009
  • : 245x190mm
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Ruth Naumann
  • : Paperback
  • : 48pp
  • : Colour and BxW photographs