This day is now known as ANZAC Day. ANZAC stands for Australia and New Zealand Army Corps. The term ANZAC'S is used to refer to Australian and New Zealand soldiers who fought in World War 1 and Maori battalion fought in World War 2.
World War 1 began in August 1914 when Britain and Germany declared war on each other. By the time the Second World War ended in 1945 the 28th.
Maori Battalion had become one of the most celebrated and decorated units in the New Zealand forces.The battle at Gallipoli lasted 8 months, with more than 11,000 ANZAC'S dying and 23,500 wounded in battle.
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