Lest We Forget
Anzac Day 2012 reminds us of the great sacrifices that men and women of our great country have made over the years. From the battle for Gallipoli to todays troops in Afghanistan, Australians have forged the true fefinition of what it means to be Australian.
To help commemorate Anzac Day, we have scoured the net for the most imformative and interesting Anzac websites on the internet. You might like to learn more about the people, places and legends.
Gallipoli and the Anzacs
A leading resource put together by the Australian Government to help you learn about Gallipoli and the Anzacs.
This site covers many aspects of Gallipoli including:
- The Anzac landing
- The Timelines
- Nurses in Gallipoli
- Bravery
It even covers the history of submarines in Gallipoli.
Sir John Monash
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Monash
Known today as the namesake for the Monash University, Monash Freeway, Monash City Council and Monash Medical Centre, the history of Sir John Monash is quite remarkable.
Born in West Melbourne in 1865 to Jewish parents, Monash was very well educated graduating with a Doctor of Engineering in 1921. His engineering expertise was put to great service over the years. He played a major role in introducing reinforced concrete to Australia. However, it was his military service that helped create his legend.
The website outlines all of his military achievements, including:
- Egypt
- Gallipoli
- France
Upon his return to Australia he continued to serve our great nation. His appointments include:
- Head of the State Electricity Commission
- Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne
Anzacs.net
We are not sure of the source of this website, however it is full of great Anzac stories and photographs.
Lest We Forget
http://www.lestweforget.com.au/
Some fantastic insights into the personal stories of the soldiers that participated in the First World War.
