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Episode 360 - The Legend of the Anzacs Part 1

Episode 360 - The Legend of the Anzacs Part 1

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The legend of the ANZACs was born not through victory, but through courage, endurance, and mateship under fire. From the rocky shores of Gallipoli to the muddy battlefields of the Western Front, Australian and New Zealand troops earned a reputation for resilience, resourcefulness, and unbreakable spirit.

Though the Gallipoli campaign ended in withdrawal, the actions of the ANZACs forged a national identity that continues to shape Australia and New Zealand today. Their story is one of hardship, sacrifice, and a legacy that lives on more than a century later.

Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the birth of the ANZAC legend and its lasting impact on national memory.


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"The Boys of the Dardanelles" (1916) recorded by Stanley Kirkby. No longer in copyright.
Boys of the Dardanelles commemorates the sacrifice made by Australians in the Great War. Composition by Marsh Little (1880 - 1958). It was used to encourage recruitment. Performed by English singer Stanley Kirkby (1878 - 1949).

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