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Re: Australian 'Holiday Days'...........
Originally Posted by renth
(Post 4454963)
FFS, don't let the truth get in the way of the Anzac legend.
Churchill's idea - military men from all nations stuffed up and were killed. Personally, I still don't think that detracts from an ANZAC 'story'. |
Re: Australian 'Holiday Days'...........
Originally Posted by northernbird
(Post 4455006)
any lengths to take a dig at the english
My scottish grandmother died a very unhappy lady with the english occupation of the country she loved. |
Re: Australian 'Holiday Days'...........
Originally Posted by MD09
(Post 4455013)
Just keep your greedy mits to yourselves.
My scottish grandmother died a very unhappy lady with the english occupation of the country she loved. |
Re: Australian 'Holiday Days'...........
Originally Posted by BadgeIsBack
(Post 4455012)
Joking aside, the reality that all present did what they could.
Churchill's idea - military men from all nations stuffed up and were killed. Personally, I still don't think that detracts from an ANZAC 'story'. Our lives were seen as lesser, still are by many, but that just makes us stronger imo. |
Re: Australian 'Holiday Days'...........
Originally Posted by northernbird
(Post 4455016)
grow up.
:eek: :rofl: |
Re: Australian 'Holiday Days'...........
Originally Posted by MD09
(Post 4455013)
Just keep your greedy mits to yourselves.
My scottish grandmother died a very unhappy lady with the english occupation of the country she loved. |
Re: Australian 'Holiday Days'...........
Originally Posted by MD09
(Post 4455019)
oh dear, I think I've just been told "primary school" style.
:eek: :rofl: |
Re: Australian 'Holiday Days'...........
Originally Posted by MD09
(Post 4455017)
I agree, we were all on the same side at the end of the day.
Our lives were seen as lesser, still are by many, but that just makes us stronger imo. Sometimes hard jobs are given to hard men(!?) Consider that. Australia has nothing like the battle honours of the British Army- so the WW1 actions like Gallipoli would run deep in the military and society conscious. |
Re: Australian 'Holiday Days'...........
Originally Posted by chels
(Post 4455020)
What's that then, Australia? :rofl:
The scottish live for that day too. One day it will come. |
Re: Australian 'Holiday Days'...........
The British Army's 29th Division were the first to land on 25th April. They suffered massive casualties, up to 70% in parts and 12 VC's were awarded.
ANZAC landed later, further north and also suffered massive casualties. There were high casualties amongst all the Allied forces. ANZAC were not sacrificed ahead of the British and it does not matter anyway. They were all victims of bad planning and tactics and stubborn enemy resistance. |
Re: Australian 'Holiday Days'...........
Most observers believe ANZAC day has become Australia's most important national day and as each year passes the sentiment and support continues to grow.
It is a very important day in Australia. Often each country has their 'own' version of history, if you speak to an American, Englishman or Australian about what occured during WWII it would probably yield some startling differences, sometimes the truth may lay somewhere inbetween. |
Re: Australian 'Holiday Days'...........
Originally Posted by northernbird
(Post 4455024)
its a style you have proved recently to be quite used to.
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Re: Australian 'Holiday Days'...........
Originally Posted by Amazulu
(Post 4455036)
The British Army's 29th Division were the first to land on 25th April. They suffered massive casualties, up to 70% in parts and 12 VC's were awarded.
ANZAC landed later, further north and also suffered massive casualties. There were high casualties amongst all the Allied forces. ANZAC were not sacrificed ahead of the British and it does not matter anyway. They were all victims of bad planning and tactics and stubborn enemy resistance. |
Re: Australian 'Holiday Days'...........
Originally Posted by Amazulu
(Post 4455036)
The British Army's 29th Division were the first to land on 25th April. They suffered massive casualties, up to 70% in parts and 12 VC's were awarded.
ANZAC landed later, further north and also suffered massive casualties. There were high casualties amongst all the Allied forces. ANZAC were not sacrificed ahead of the British and it does not matter anyway. They were all victims of bad planning and tactics and stubborn enemy resistance. |
Re: Australian 'Holiday Days'...........
Originally Posted by northernbird
(Post 4455045)
I am, have spent too long around these parts listening to your drivel.
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