How Did Australia Lose Ww1

On one revolutionary night in 1914, Andrew Fisher the Prime Minister of Australia, declared that Australia would stand beside their mother country Britain should the worst happen and they go to war, and days later they did. Over the course of the four year(1914-1918) World War one was fought, there were one hundred and forty seven battles and although Australia didn’t fight with the allies in each battle, their involvement was regarded as imperative to winning the war. People in modern society when asked about the First World War will only be knowledgeable of the Anzacs involvement in the Battle of Gallipoli because it is the only battle discussed at Anzac Ceremonies. Battles like the Battle of the Somme deserve more recognition and this essay will give an overview of why. Australia’s transformation from the war, the soldiers experiences, the impact on the soldiers and their families, how the Anzac legend is carried on as well as how the army has changed are all things that this essay will
But to say nothing of the large number of Indigenous Australian and foreign refugees who volunteered themselves in the name of Australia. When families learnt sons, brothers, husbands and fathers were leaving to war, shock and fear were the initial reaction but most families came to terms with their sacrifice. Once the men left women were expected to take their places in the workforce, which put pressure on children to manage chores at home. The soldiers that returned from the war suffered from unknown illnesses; PTSD(Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) which was known as shell shock which was caused by a prolonged exposure to warfare. Mustard gas also left a physical impression on soldiers because their eyes, skin and breathing were affected which caused great difficulty for families to take care of