Australia Anzac Spirit
HSIE Assignment Task Details:
Use the five attached sources and your own research to address this question.
Using the provided the sources and your own knowledge, explain ‘how’ and ‘why’ the Anzac legend was created? How well do these sources support the Anzac legend?
Write a 750-word report/submission to a museum that explains ‘how’ and ‘why’ the ANZAC legend was created. Referring to the above question, you need to explain whether you think the sources attached to this assignment should be included in the museum’s exhibition. You may suggest further sources to be used in the exhibition.
Word Count: 750 words
Format: You may write using paragraphs and sub-headings
What is the ANZAC Legend?
Introduction
Even though the Gallipoli Campaign was deemed a disaster in terms of the loss of life suffered there and the failure to achieve a military victory, the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (or ANZACs as they have become known as) became a legend. What happened at Gallipoli made them an important part of Australian culture at a time when the newly-federated nation of Australia had not yet established herself at an international level.
What is the legend?
In theory, the legend is that the Australian and New Zealand troops helped to establish their countries' reputations in the world through qualities of strength and bravery when faced with adversity. In fact, it is much more than that. The legend of these men who endured so much has given something of which Australians can be proud. It put Australia's mark on the world as something other than a nation descended from convicts.
How was it created?
It is not uncommon for the characteristics of soldiers to mirror the characteristics commonly found in the society from which they come. This has resulted in the emergence of a number of stereotypes for soldiers from each nation. The Australian soldiers, who had not had a chance to prove themselves on an international front prior to Gallipoli,
Use the five attached sources and your own research to address this question.
Using the provided the sources and your own knowledge, explain ‘how’ and ‘why’ the Anzac legend was created? How well do these sources support the Anzac legend?
Write a 750-word report/submission to a museum that explains ‘how’ and ‘why’ the ANZAC legend was created. Referring to the above question, you need to explain whether you think the sources attached to this assignment should be included in the museum’s exhibition. You may suggest further sources to be used in the exhibition.
Word Count: 750 words
Format: You may write using paragraphs and sub-headings
What is the ANZAC Legend?
Introduction
Even though the Gallipoli Campaign was deemed a disaster in terms of the loss of life suffered there and the failure to achieve a military victory, the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (or ANZACs as they have become known as) became a legend. What happened at Gallipoli made them an important part of Australian culture at a time when the newly-federated nation of Australia had not yet established herself at an international level.
What is the legend?
In theory, the legend is that the Australian and New Zealand troops helped to establish their countries' reputations in the world through qualities of strength and bravery when faced with adversity. In fact, it is much more than that. The legend of these men who endured so much has given something of which Australians can be proud. It put Australia's mark on the world as something other than a nation descended from convicts.
How was it created?
It is not uncommon for the characteristics of soldiers to mirror the characteristics commonly found in the society from which they come. This has resulted in the emergence of a number of stereotypes for soldiers from each nation. The Australian soldiers, who had not had a chance to prove themselves on an international front prior to Gallipoli,