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78Australian War Songs
I clearly remember the first time I heard The Band Played Waltzing Mathilda - Eric Bogel's poignant ode to the men who were maimed and killed in the Great War and in particular Gallipoli.
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79Shot at Dawn: Lest We Forget WW1 Crimes and Haig: An Overdue Tribute To All Those Executed For Cowardice In World War 1.
Shot at Dawn: Lest We Forget WW1 Crimes and Haig: An Overdue Tribute To All Those Executed For Cowardice In World War 1; by Pearldiver, tells of the hundreds of young men who were wrongly executed for Cowardice and Desertion by Commanders who knew...
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78Christmas Day 1915: WW1 letter - Life in the Gallipoli Trenches
Life in the trenches in Gallipoli was harsh. Freezing conditions, lack of water, frostbite and the constant threat of death meant time spent on rest camps such as Sarpi on Lemnos Island were well spent. Hot springs provided a much needed wash and reprieve for the soldiers.
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77Anzac Biscuits Recipe
Anzac Biscuits are a gloriously soft, sweet, gooey biscuit. Usually baked in Australia & New Zealand to celebrate Anzac Day, these biscuits have a fascinating history and are a treat any time of year.
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72Old Aussie favourites
I decided to write and share some old Aussie favourite recipes that have brought me joy and a lot of Australians as well. As you know Aussie's love their cold beer, Bbq's (throw another shrimp on the barbie mate) and a few more traditional favourite...
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79The Legacies of a World War
After the Great War the powers that be decided to take their revenge on Germany. The result of this revenge was the 2nd World War. There were also other consequences.
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71World War 1 Gallipoli ww1
On 19th February 1915, British naval ships attacked Turkish forts at the Dardanelles; they started with a long-range bombardment followed by heavy fire at closer range. This forced the Turks to retreat from the outer forts, allowing minesweepers to...
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93WW1 World War 1 Trench Warfare
Living in the trenches of world war one meant that you were never alone, rats, lice and many other creatures were everywhere
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70Family Ancestry (a ww1 tribute)
Troops arrive at Suvla Bay in 1915. For some reason I started to think about William Banks last night why?, well maybe just to keep his memory alive and for that reason I would like to share his brief life...
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76Exploring the Dardanelles - From Troy to Gallipoli
The Dardanelles has been a strategic water route and an object of conquest throughout history. The city of Troy was placed strategically to dominate the straits, the site for Homer’s epic tales.
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