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WWI in general but more specifically the Gallipoli Campaign in Turkey are very important to Australians because of what it represents. WWI began only 13 years after Australia began trying to make its own way in the world by proclaiming federation of the British Colonies into an independent state. It was the first conflict Australia was involved in after the Federation, and is sometimes referred to as Australia's "Baptism of Fire" - The time when Australia was tested and found not only able to stand beside established armies in conflict but able to do so well.
The Gallipoli campaign, though only a minor campaign that was militarily unsuccessful, has cemented the ANZAC into the Australian psyche. Virtues of mateship, perseverance, loyalty and so on that these soldiers manifested were adopted by the young country. The "Digger" was in a very real way the proof that Australia was suitable to be a country, and did have worth in international affairs. More importantly even than that, it proved to Australians that they were at least as good as their colonial mother country.
It is difficult to briefly explain, but to modern-day Australians WWI has became almost a part of a "creation myth", and has many implications and a great deal of influence.
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Why were important people so important in World War 1?
because because does it matter
Why was hideki tojo so important in world war 2?
He was important because he was the prime minister of Japan in 1941.
What is so special about the world war 2 dates?
They are parts of history that should not be forgotten and are very important for research.
Why is it important to study World War 1?
So Everyone knows what happened and understand how bad it was and people don't do it again.
Why was D-Day so important to world war 2?
Because if they hadn't captured France the Germans would have had huge advantage in invading Britain.
Why is the war in the pacific so important in Australian history?
Its because Australia is in the Pacific, so its important for them.
Did Australia have trouble enlisting people to fight in World War 2 and if so why?
They had trouble with the world war 2 and world war 1
Where is Gallipoli and why is it so important for Australia?
that is the first place that the Australians fight war
Why is wool so important to Australia?
Because Australia is the leading supplier of wool in the world so it is important as a source of income for Australian people.
Why was Australia's economy so low after World War 2?
because Hitler won the war.
What did World War I have to do with Australia?
Australia is an Allie to the british, so when the british went to war Australia and other countries like russia, new zealand and France got dragged in.
Was australia conquered in World War 2?
Australia defended itself and was never captured and so did not need liberating.
Why was the cost for Australia in World War 2 so much greater than in World War 1?
Because Japan was an enemy of Australia in world War Two, which meant it was directly affected, and even bombed, unlike world war one, which was a jolly good adventure halfway across the world.
How was Australia perceived overseas prior to World War I?
Australia was seen as a fairly young nation prior to World War 1 as we had only Federated in 1901, so other countries had only recently recognised us as a "whole country". Australia's involvement in Warld War 1 put Australia "On the map".
Who is an important person from World War 1?
kanishka sahil he is so important person
Why were important people so important in World War 1?
because because does it matter
How did Australia get to World War I?
At the time Australia was under British rule. So when the UK entered the war, Australian troops were also deployed. They fight for their king/queen, of Britain.
