A recap of major WW1 themes from an Australian perspective

1. World War One: Recap Causes WW1: Assassination, Nationalism, Imperialism (Colonial competition), Alliances, Militarism (National insecurity)

2. Australia’s Involvement Why were “we” there? The British Empire. Australia was and still is a British Colony. “Empire Loyalty” 1901 Federation. “Prove our Nationhood on the world stage”

3. Gallipoli Anzac Day: 25th of April 1915. The Gallipoli campaign lasted around 8 months. Dec 1915 Winston Churchill accredited with designing the Gallipoli campaign. Knock Turkey out of the War. Weaken the Central powers. Assist Russia on the Eastern Front Capture the Dardanelles (A vital supply route) Failed military campaign

4. The Western Front Running through Belgium and France for 100’s of kilometres. This was the central theatre of War. (with Eastern Front) Overall Millions lost their lives. 50,000 Australian Soldiers Killed Many Battle Fronts:The Somme, Verdun, Marne, Ypres, Pozieres, Fromelles, Messines,

5. WW1 Conclusion Internal opposition on the German homefront. Russian withdrawal 1917. (Helped Germany) USA intervention. 1917. Isolationist policy until then. New war innovations/technology. Sir General John Monash November 11th 1918. War officially ends.

6. WW1 Stats