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Donkeys were purchsed from at least one of the Greek Islands on the way to Gallipoli. The troops landed at Lemnos Island and purchased donkeys to be used as water carriers for the troops. Those that survived being pushed overboard to reach the shore (donkeys cannot swim) were forgotten until ANZAC legend Simpson started using one to help carry wounded from the front lines down to the medical tents. Simpson and the donkey would acrry water up to the men fighting, and carry the injured soldiers back, because there were not enough stretcher-bearers for the task. Although Simpson is the most famous soldier known to use donkeys to carry the wounded, when he was killed, others took over the donkey and the task. Even when the ANZACs were evacuated, Simpson's donkey was not left behind, but also evacuated off th island. It is unknown what happened to him then - there were reports he was stolen when the troops docked back at Lemnos, but chances are that the donkey smelt home, cast off his shackles and escaped of his own accord.
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Where did the ANZACs go to train?
The ANZACS trained in Egypt.
Anzacs in 1915?
The Anzacs in 1915 were in terrible conditions
What did the anzacs sleep in at gallipoli?
the anzacs wouldn't sleep somet
Are donkeys a miss of zebra and horses?
No a Donkey is just a close relation of the horse and zebra. All three are members of the equine family.
How did the anzacs lose the war?
The ANZACs were on the winning side, so they did not lose the war. The attack on Gallipoli failed, but it was absolutely no fault of the ANZACs.
Who did the ANZACs fight against in Gollipoli?
the anzacs fought the Turkish army
What is the duration of Sons of the Anzacs?
The duration of Sons of the Anzacs is 2.08 hours.
Why were the ANZACS fighting the Turks?
Australia and New Zealand were part of the British Commonwealth, which was one of the Allies in World War I. The Ottoman Empire was one of the Central Powers. Those facts naturally brought the ANZACs into conflict with Turks. The ANZACs were specifically sent to the Turkish front in Gallipoli so that British soldiers could focus on the Western Front which was closer to London and made maintenance much easier. Giving the command of the Turkish front over to foreign regiments was much easier to justify.
When was Anzacs - TV series - created?
Anzacs - TV series - was created in 1985.
Why did the ANZACs use donkeys instead of horses?
I wasn't aware that they did, although I know that they used mules. Both mules and donkeys are more intelligent and faithful than horses. They can also survive better in desert conditions as they barely sweat. US and British Army regulations state that 5 mules must be kept on the rations of 3 horses, showing that they are much cheaper to keep.
How did the ANZACs get ashore?
The ANZACs were taken ashore from the ships aboard flat barges and rowboats.
Did Canada form part of the ANZACs?
No. The ANZACs were the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.
