Gallipoli: Dawn of the ANZAC Spirit

In 1915, Australians and New Zealanders fought in one of the most famous and defining campaigns of World War I — Gallipoli. On the rocky shores and steep ridges of the Gallipoli peninsula in southern Turkey, thousands of young men faced extreme conditions, fierce combat, and unimaginable loss. For many, Gallipoli became the moment when Australia and New Zealand “came of age,” forging their national identities in courage, sacrifice, and mateship.
Why was Gallipoli chosen for attack? Who were the men who volunteered to go, and what motivated them? This accessible and visually rich nonfiction book takes young readers from recruitment and training camps in Australia, to the long sea voyage to Egypt, and finally to the dramatic landing at Gallipoli.