World War I (the "Great War")
Australian were sent to both Eastern and Western fronts.
Read this general introduction first.
Click the picture below to enter a great interactive website that will help you learn the story behind the tragic Battle of Gallipoli. As you remember it was a turning point in Australian history and an abrupt change in Australia/Britain relations. It gave rise to a strong sense of Aussie identity and resulted in development of "broad" Aussie accent.
Western Front and the controversy of "voluntary" enlisting - click here.
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