When and where did the event occur? 

• February 19, 1915 – January 9, 1916

• Gallipoli peninsula (Gelibolu in modern Turkey)

Why/ how was Australia involved

• Prime Minister pledged full support for Britain

• Approx. 20,000 Australians

Significance to Australia (five dot points)

• Only Australia and New Zealand were fighting

• Aiming to secure sea rout to Russia and force a passage through the Dardanelles

• First time Australia went to war as a country

• Established Australia's reputation with their bravery

• 10,000 ANZACs died for their country