Examine the importance of Gallipoli to New Zealander's compared to other battles fought by soldiers in World War 1?
This image reflects soldiers who were taken at the Battle of Gallipoli. The reason as to why these soldiers are represneted whereas the others are not. New Zealand seem to only take part in remembering fallen soldiers who took part in the Gallipoli battle, but not soldiers from other battles.
The Battle of Gallipoli is one of the most important battles faced in New Zealand History. This particular battle stands out to be the most memorable and viewed battle out of all. To New Zealand society, the Battle of Gallipoli is the battle in which is mostly remebered by the New Zealand people. Although New Zealand soldiers were sent to the Battle of Passchendaele, there was still a large amount of casualties which took place. The Battle of Passchendaele claimed the lives of many New Zealand soldiers, but it is seen as something that is not of significance to New Zealand culture. As the years have passed, soldiers from the 1st World War have been classed as being hero's and important people of New Zealand. These soldiers sacrificed their lives and there family's lives to take part in battling the World War. The battle has had it's effects on many soldiers families. The fact that young men were taken away from home and expected to fight for what was right for their country. The battle of Gallipoli is mostly remembered and is highly important to New Zealand culture as the amount of soldiers who died reached 2,271. Whereas the Battle of Passchendaele only claimed the lives of over 800 New Zealand soldiers. As an individual I find that no matter the number of soldiers who were lost out at battle, all soldiers should be recognized and remembered for the hard work and effort they put into keeping New Zealand safe.
The Battle of Passchendaele should be equal to the Battle of Gallipoli as both battles lost young potential soldiers. The importance of the Battle of Gallipoli focuses on the deaths of many inncocent soldiers and this something that New Zealand should take into consideration.
An article in which I read from the website (stuff.co.nz) stating 'Remember Passchendaele New Zealand' .
This article stood out to me as it talks about how the Battle of Passchendaele was one of the blackest days in New Zealand history, yet the battle is not known to many New Zealander’s. It is something that is really pathetic, and should be considered an annual event or event which is included within the remembrance of soldiers from Gallipoli. Over 800 soldiers lost their lives in this battle, but it is evident that these soldiers are not remembered for their hard work and as well sacrificing their lives, becasue the nation mainly focuses on soldiers from the Battle of Gallipoli. This piece of information just shows that New Zealanders are not remembering these soldiers as they too done the same amount of work in the war.
There are Passchendaele commemorations which take place for fallen soldiers which include the Navy Band and other ceremonies, but more people want this battle to have its own independent day of celebration and remembrance. As the battle of Gallipoli was what had shocked many New Zealanders and Australians is why ANZAC Day is celebrated/remembered (annually) The number of soldiers taken at this battle was 3 times worse than those taken at the Battle of Passchendaele , so this would explain why the Battle of Gallipoli would be of huge significance to New Zealand society. “ ANZAC Day celebrates the birth of our nation by recalling the huge sacrifices of the 20th century conflicts and a special spirit”. This informs many that the Battle of Gallipoli was where most New Zealand soldiers died, so therefore it emphasizes the fact that soldiers made many sacrifices in the World War. “ Many of those 2800 New Zealanders who were killed or wounded at Passchendaele were the original ANZAC’s”. Why is it that these soldiers are not remembered, it makes me think of the poor families who’s husbands or son’s are not recognized for their efforts and hard work.
The Battle of Passchendaele should be remembered for the hard work and effort many soldiers put into making the battle a success. It is highly evident that 800 is still a high number for soldiers to have been taken. As ANZAC Day is observed, the battle of Passchendaele should have it's own remembrance day for all New Zealanders and soldiers.
The Battle of Gallipoli is one of the most important battles faced in New Zealand History. This particular battle stands out to be the most memorable and viewed battle out of all. To New Zealand society, the Battle of Gallipoli is the battle in which is mostly remebered by the New Zealand people. Although New Zealand soldiers were sent to the Battle of Passchendaele, there was still a large amount of casualties which took place. The Battle of Passchendaele claimed the lives of many New Zealand soldiers, but it is seen as something that is not of significance to New Zealand culture. As the years have passed, soldiers from the 1st World War have been classed as being hero's and important people of New Zealand. These soldiers sacrificed their lives and there family's lives to take part in battling the World War. The battle has had it's effects on many soldiers families. The fact that young men were taken away from home and expected to fight for what was right for their country. The battle of Gallipoli is mostly remembered and is highly important to New Zealand culture as the amount of soldiers who died reached 2,271. Whereas the Battle of Passchendaele only claimed the lives of over 800 New Zealand soldiers. As an individual I find that no matter the number of soldiers who were lost out at battle, all soldiers should be recognized and remembered for the hard work and effort they put into keeping New Zealand safe.
The Battle of Passchendaele should be equal to the Battle of Gallipoli as both battles lost young potential soldiers. The importance of the Battle of Gallipoli focuses on the deaths of many inncocent soldiers and this something that New Zealand should take into consideration.
An article in which I read from the website (stuff.co.nz) stating 'Remember Passchendaele New Zealand' .
This article stood out to me as it talks about how the Battle of Passchendaele was one of the blackest days in New Zealand history, yet the battle is not known to many New Zealander’s. It is something that is really pathetic, and should be considered an annual event or event which is included within the remembrance of soldiers from Gallipoli. Over 800 soldiers lost their lives in this battle, but it is evident that these soldiers are not remembered for their hard work and as well sacrificing their lives, becasue the nation mainly focuses on soldiers from the Battle of Gallipoli. This piece of information just shows that New Zealanders are not remembering these soldiers as they too done the same amount of work in the war.
There are Passchendaele commemorations which take place for fallen soldiers which include the Navy Band and other ceremonies, but more people want this battle to have its own independent day of celebration and remembrance. As the battle of Gallipoli was what had shocked many New Zealanders and Australians is why ANZAC Day is celebrated/remembered (annually) The number of soldiers taken at this battle was 3 times worse than those taken at the Battle of Passchendaele , so this would explain why the Battle of Gallipoli would be of huge significance to New Zealand society. “ ANZAC Day celebrates the birth of our nation by recalling the huge sacrifices of the 20th century conflicts and a special spirit”. This informs many that the Battle of Gallipoli was where most New Zealand soldiers died, so therefore it emphasizes the fact that soldiers made many sacrifices in the World War. “ Many of those 2800 New Zealanders who were killed or wounded at Passchendaele were the original ANZAC’s”. Why is it that these soldiers are not remembered, it makes me think of the poor families who’s husbands or son’s are not recognized for their efforts and hard work.
The Battle of Passchendaele should be remembered for the hard work and effort many soldiers put into making the battle a success. It is highly evident that 800 is still a high number for soldiers to have been taken. As ANZAC Day is observed, the battle of Passchendaele should have it's own remembrance day for all New Zealanders and soldiers.
...Soldiers In GALLIPOLI...
This image of New Zealand soldiers shown on the right shows the conditions in which soldiers had to live in, as they fought the war. The amount of pride and dignity they had put into protecting their country.
I believe that this image is very important and is of relevancy to the focus questions, as well remember the soldiers who fought in the Battle of Gallipoli.
This image: soldiers sitting around, talking among each other.
I believe that this image is very important and is of relevancy to the focus questions, as well remember the soldiers who fought in the Battle of Gallipoli.
This image: soldiers sitting around, talking among each other.
...PASSCHENDAELE vs GALLIPOLI...
Both images are significant to both the Battle of Passchendaele and the Battle of Gallipoli. The top image talks about and shows that not many lives were lost at battle, which would signify why the battle of Passchendaele is not remembered as is the Battle of Gallipoli.
As mentioned above, the Battle of Gallipoli is the most significant battle between both battles, but because more soldiers died at Gallipoli, ANZAC Day commemorates the fallen soldiers of many innocent lives. As the top image does not look so dreadful, it still shows the effects the war had on them, the bottom image of Gallipoli shows many injuries or even dead bodies who contributed to the many soldiers lost at battle. As you can see in the photo, bodies lying lifeless on the battlefield, sinking into mother earth's arms (mud).
This shows that although a total of over 800 soldiers were lost at the battle, it still signifies the importance of remembering each and every soldier who took part in every battle. Passchendaele should be given its own national day as is ANZAC Day where soldiers at Passchendaele are remembered. Compared to 2,271 soldiers, 800 is still a massive number considering they were one of us.
As mentioned above, the Battle of Gallipoli is the most significant battle between both battles, but because more soldiers died at Gallipoli, ANZAC Day commemorates the fallen soldiers of many innocent lives. As the top image does not look so dreadful, it still shows the effects the war had on them, the bottom image of Gallipoli shows many injuries or even dead bodies who contributed to the many soldiers lost at battle. As you can see in the photo, bodies lying lifeless on the battlefield, sinking into mother earth's arms (mud).
This shows that although a total of over 800 soldiers were lost at the battle, it still signifies the importance of remembering each and every soldier who took part in every battle. Passchendaele should be given its own national day as is ANZAC Day where soldiers at Passchendaele are remembered. Compared to 2,271 soldiers, 800 is still a massive number considering they were one of us.