World War 1 was supposed to be the war to end all wars. It started over the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand at Sarajevo on 28 June 1914. The war had helped make and build the ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corp) legend among the rest of the world. It was the first war where both sides were using trenches, and the conditions weren’t pleasant. They were miles and miles of trenches snaked through the landscape of western Europe from 1914 to 1918, often only a few miles apart. Hundreds of thousands of soldiers fought and died in trenches, some only a few feet deep. In World War 1 most of the advancements in technology were made to kill the enemy. The most used advancement that is still in use today is the machine gun. Before …show more content…
But this didn’t affect the Turks since they had defeated the Allies at Gallipoli and this meant Turkey was in a position to release an enormous army against Egypt. In retaliation to the defeat, the British began building defences on the Suez Canal, so new equipment and troops were transported into Egypt, which was the centre of the British operation in the Middle East. On his arrival in Egypt General Sir Archibald Murray to Egypt, was impressed with the fine physical appearance of the Australians but was unimpressed with the aggressive with the ANZACs behaviour in Cairo. But it wasn’t long before he get the Australians organised into the ANZAC Mounted Division. The fighting force was known as the Desert Column and was made up of Light Horse soldiers. Aerial support was given by several squadrons of the Royal Flying Corps and one of the squadrons was the newly made Australian Flying Corps. Conditions in the Middle East weren’t the same as the ones on the Western Front; the tactics and equipment couldn’t be used because it wouldn’t work correctly in the desert. In March 1917 General Murray made a costly mistake when he ordered an attack on Gaza and within a week a total of 4000 men died where the Turkish only lost 2000 (Susan Johnston pg. 165-166). While all of this was happening Australia was having its own problems in the …show more content…
Australia’s economic problems started when the Australian government had to cancel all of their trade agreements with Germany and Austria-Hungary. Another problem with the economy was how the government was always making sure that Australia kept producing enough wool, wheat and meat for the Allied troops, so the government passed a law giving it the power to compulsorily acquire the whole wheat and wool harvests. This was a problem because it meant that there were less amounts of items in Australia to feed people or make clothing at home anymore. The political changes that had occurred during the war were that Hughes who was a parliament any member was an enthusiastic supporter of Australians going to the war and saw himself as the one responsible for the making sure that Australia was playing its role as a part of the British empire (Robert Lewis). After the war had ended Australia and other allied countries 11th November became known as Armistice Day. A day to remember those who died in World War 1 then Governor-General in October 1997 issued a proclamation declaring 11 November to be Remembrance Day(Department of Veterans'
Nevertheless, upon return to civilian life, many found they were treated with the same or harsher prejudice and discrimination as before. Fighting in another country in a war that does not affect them and completely against their culture and moral beliefs. It seems that the effects and the Aboriginal contribution of WW1 had a negative effect when they came back home and this was still evident at the start of WW2. When the war began in 1914, many Indigenous Australians tried to enlist but were rejected on the fact of their colour and race, but some simply snuck through. By October 1917, when recruits were rare and one conscription referendum had already failed, restrictions were eased back. A new Military Order stated: "Half-castes may be enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force provided that the examining Medical Officers are satisfied that one of the parents is of European origin." (Peter Londey, 2013). The repression of Indigenous Australians increased between the wars and protection acts gave government officials greater authority over Indigenous Australians. Australian Aboriginals had a positive contribution in World War One but this in turn had a negative effect on their culture and the way they were
...ory. The willingness of the Australian people to volunteer and help out in the war effort was outstanding. Australians also showed great pride and allegiance to England. One of the problems with people being so ready and willing to volunteer is they didn’t fully understand the realities of war. The ANZACS didn’t know how much bloodshed there was going to be and they were told that the war would be over by Christmas 1915. It obviously wasn’t and it stretched on for more than 4 years from the time it started. With the setback of the Gallipoli landing the soldiers pulled together and fought bravely. The Turkish Army lost 80 000 Soldiers in the fight at Gallipoli, the ANZACS only lost 7800. The British commanders didn’t give much consideration to the ANZAC troops because they were told to land in the wrong place which made them vulnerable and with deadly consequences.
World War I, also known as the Great War, lasted from the summer of 1914 until the late fall of 1918. The war was fought between the Allies, which consisted mainly of the United Kingdom, France, and the Russian Empire, and the Central Powers, which consisted mainly of the German Empire, the Ottoman Empire, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and the Kingdom of Bulgaria (Alliances - Entente and Central Powers). In total, it is estimated that twelve million civilians and nine million combatants died during this horrific and devastating war (DeGroot 1). When the war first began in 1914, many people thought that it would be a war of movement that would quickly be over. However, that changed when the Germans, who were trying to reach and capture the city of Paris in France, were forced to retreat during the Battle of the Marne in September 1914 (Ellis 10). German General von Falkenhayn, who felt that his troops must at all cost hold onto the parts of France and Belgium that they had overtaken, ordered his men to dig in and form defensive trench lines (Ellis 10). The Allies could not break through the enemies lines and were forced to create trenches of their own (Ellis 10). This was only the beginning of trench warfare. A war of movement had quickly come to a standstill on the Western Front. A massive trench line, 475 miles long, quickly spread and extended from the North Sea to the Swiss Frontier (Ellis 10). With neither side budging, soldiers were forced to live in the most miserable of conditions. Simply put, life in the trenches was a living hell. A lieutenant of the 2nd Scottish rifles wrote, “No one who was not there can fully appreciate the excruciating agonies and misery through which the men had to go [through] in those da...
The First World War or World War 1 was a conflict between Britain and Germany, which spread over Europe predominantly beginning on the 28th of July 1914 until the 11th of November 1918. AS soon as the war began, Prime Minister Andrew Fisher's government pledged full support for Britain in an effort to defend Britain or the “Mother Country”. As enlistment came up for Australian men, thousands people across the country rushed to enlist for what they thought would be an opportunity to adventure Europe with the war supposedly ending before Christmas. With the propaganda at the government’s advantage, they could easily manipulate the Australian’s public view on what life, as a soldier would be like. As the pain of loss began to strike the citizens of Australia, views on what war was like changed and reality began to hit. This meant enlistment around Australia was significantly reduced especially after Gallipoli where there were the most casualties, which hit Australia hard. As time grew on
... deadlier more accurate weapons. Another technology was the telegraph which drastically increased communication leading to eventually leading to phones.
Unfortunately, with most if not all large-scale conflicts, a detrimental aftermath was soon sure to follow. Australia was by no means exempt from this, as made evident by the Australian veterans and
The Australian participation in WW2 was similar to that of WW1 in many ways. After the British declared war on Germany on September 3rd 1939, an Australian declaration of war was automatic. Aussie troops were soon sent to different parts of the world to help the British and other allied countries. It was not until late 1941 that they were recalled in order to defend the homefront. Darwin had been suddenly attacked by Japanese planes and small enemy submarines had snuck into Sydney Harbour. Darwin was repeatedly bombed by Japanese planes until July 1941, when along with American troops, the Aussies managed to drive them out of the Solomon Islands and northeastern New Guinea and eliminate a strong Japanese base at Rabaul. Without General MacArthur's troops, the enemy may very well have invaded Australia. This illustrates the importance of alliances.
Australia Day, celebrated on the 26th of January every year, is a nationally recognised day that signifies the anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet. It’s a historic event that also marks the beginning of the oppression of the Indigenous people, that still can occur today, no matter how much the Government has tried to atone for the sins of the past. Australia Day is a day of celebration and mourning, a fact that contributes to the constant bickering between the Indigenous and non-Indigenous. There are many who believe that the meaning behind the modern Australia Day is overshadowed by the past, which will prevent the nation from moving forward, much like Ben Roberts-Smith who published an opinion piece in the Herald Sun on the 26th
...eaponry and sophisticated machines, this total could have been reduce by nearly half and showed how destructive these weapons were. Technology in World War I laid a foundation for even more powerful and deadly weapons such as the nuclear bomb. Technology made war even more bloody and destructive then it already was.
World War 1...what is it? Normally when you think about it you must be wondering how on earth am I still alive! World War 1 was also known as The Great War that took place from 1914-1918 within most parts of Europe. Within this informative essay I will be talking about the features, the results, the end, and how World War 1 changed the lives of the Europeans.
The first war to use significant technological advancement was World War I. Despite the introduction of trench warfare (in which troops dug bases many feet deep into the ground and fought only on the surface), the art of battle would forever be changed. There were many different types of weaponry advancements experienced in World War I. Machine guns were built twice more powerful than in the Civil War, firing up to 600 bullets a minute which was the equivalent of 250 riflemen. Artillery experienced a massive technological progression with the building of several thousands of powerful cannons with shells filled with ...
World War I, also known as “The Great War”, was a global war that revolved mainly around Europe. It took place from 1914 to 1918. This was a very brutal war that caused many casualties. The soldiers who survived experienced severe trauma and mental discomfort. This trauma was a direct result of the violence and agony they experienced during the war.
World War I, also referred to as the Great War, was global conflict among the greatest Western powers and beyond. From 1914-1918, this turf war swept across rivaling nations, intensifying oppositions and battling until victory was declared. World War I was immediately triggered by the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand, however several long-term causes also contributed. The growing development of militarism, the eruption of powerful alliances, as well as the spread of imperialism, and a deepening sense of nationalism, significantly promoted to the outbreak of the Great War.
Indigenous Australians have had a controversial place throughout Australian history, with World War 1 being one of the main events in this topic. Although there were no aboriginals that went to fight in World War I, it was not that they didn't want to because of their violent history with the British, it was because the British didn't allow them to enlist for World War 1.
World War 1 was called “The Great War”, “The war to end all wars”, and “The first modern war”. It had many causes and a few repercussions and I will describe them in detail.