IMPACT ON NEW ZEALAND SOCIETY
The Battle of Gallipoli is one of the most influential battles of the World War. This battle has influenced many people both negatively and positively, not only in the battle itself, but also in today's society. In a book title ' GALLIPOLI, The New Zealand Story', the idea of impact is shown as soldiers had been taken in the arms of Mother Earth and taken away forever without the farewells of close family members. The impact that this battle has had on the New Zealand society is that many families have been affected by losing the people who meant the most to them. As a nation, many New Zealander's have to come to terms with the deaths of their loved ones who fought in the Battle of Gallipoli, some families have been affected negatively as the time they had spent with their loved ones was not long enough ( many young soldiers), whereas those affected positively ( came out of the battle ) say that " the role of a soldier is to protect and fight for what is right, in this case it is the New Zealand people". The impact that this battle has had on New Zealand society is the many soldiers who were lost at battle. Many New Zealander's have taken the loss of these soldiers very deeply and find it to be very upsetting. In today's society we as New Zealander's commemorate those fallen soldiers who were of huge significance to New Zealand culture. ANZAC Day is an important date for many people and is celebrated annually This day is an important date in the New Zealand calender as we all remember the soldiers who died and as well there families for the work and effort they had put into protecting the people of NZ, but as well those soldiers who served for their country. As a nation ANZAC Day has been celebrated since 1921 and it shows that in today's society that many people are heavily involved in remembering many fallen soldiers. In New Zealand society today, ANZAC Day is sometimes seen as being a holiday where people head to the beach, or a day used for leisure activities or having a break from work. Today's society needs to realise that all the sacrifice these soldiers made was for the freedom of New Zealand people.
. The society within the battle has affected many soldiers and also the many lives of close family members and friends. In this part of the World War, over 7,500 New Zealand soldiers died in the battle fields of Gallipoli. This had a huge impact upon New Zealand as a whole and as well the families of the soldiers. The battle of Gallipoli allowed both New Zealand forces and Australian forces to form a close bond within each other. This was a positive effect as New Zelanders and Australians had the chance of fighting together.
Today's society practically revolves it's/themselves around remembering soldiers who fought in the war. Dawn services take place every year around New Zealand, to commemorate fallen soldiers, but as well those who survived.It is a time of reflection among many. The picture inserted below, shows the heart and soul of our New Zealand soldiers
as they perform one of New Zealand's most famous and influencing dances, the
Haka. The haka shows pride and joy in the New Zealand culture, and it has it
effects on our society as it represents who we are.
. The society within the battle has affected many soldiers and also the many lives of close family members and friends. In this part of the World War, over 7,500 New Zealand soldiers died in the battle fields of Gallipoli. This had a huge impact upon New Zealand as a whole and as well the families of the soldiers. The battle of Gallipoli allowed both New Zealand forces and Australian forces to form a close bond within each other. This was a positive effect as New Zelanders and Australians had the chance of fighting together.
Today's society practically revolves it's/themselves around remembering soldiers who fought in the war. Dawn services take place every year around New Zealand, to commemorate fallen soldiers, but as well those who survived.It is a time of reflection among many. The picture inserted below, shows the heart and soul of our New Zealand soldiers
as they perform one of New Zealand's most famous and influencing dances, the
Haka. The haka shows pride and joy in the New Zealand culture, and it has it
effects on our society as it represents who we are.
...Book: Should We Forget... by Jim Rofle
This page from a book I had recently read, talked about how a man spoke of the World War to his grandson. The effect that this page would have on New Zealand society would be that young people should know the importance of the First World War.
In this book "Should We Forget" a soldiers journal with young boy written by Jim Rofle talks about what people do in order to remember the First World War.
An interesting part of the book which I found to be very important would have to be the second highlighted part of the page. "on November 11th, the exact time the war had ended in 1918, everyone stopped where they were, at home, at school or in the streets and traffic had stopped while 2 minutes silenced was observed".
This part of the book would have to stand out for me as it talks about how society took part in remembering all fallen soldiers. A minutes silence which was observed would reflect how much society cares for the sacrifices these soldiers made. Having to stop just for 2 minutes would be a way of showing respect and sincere gratitude of the soldiers.
In this book "Should We Forget" a soldiers journal with young boy written by Jim Rofle talks about what people do in order to remember the First World War.
An interesting part of the book which I found to be very important would have to be the second highlighted part of the page. "on November 11th, the exact time the war had ended in 1918, everyone stopped where they were, at home, at school or in the streets and traffic had stopped while 2 minutes silenced was observed".
This part of the book would have to stand out for me as it talks about how society took part in remembering all fallen soldiers. A minutes silence which was observed would reflect how much society cares for the sacrifices these soldiers made. Having to stop just for 2 minutes would be a way of showing respect and sincere gratitude of the soldiers.