The Gallipoli Campaign Was a Success for the Allied Forces in World War 1
The events at Gallipoli should be viewed as a success for Australia because of how it affected Australia socially and achieved the goals set by the Allies. Success was achieved in Gallipoli for the Australians because it built the reputation of an emerging nation and developed increased independence from Britain, distracted the Ottoman Empire preventing them from fighting on other fronts, aiding the Russians and creating the famous ANZAC spirit.
Gallipoli was a success because it built the reputation of an emerging nation and increased Australia’s self-image and boosted nationalism. The Gallipoli campaign clearly brought the whole country together; during the campaign people showed their unity through song, Walter Francis wrote ' Auld Lang Syne' which banded together the Australian people as it changed the nation by calling all Aussies to song. It shows the passion and commitment of citizens to write these songs and the unity that they showed and developed, and this boosted recruitment and spirit all around the country and created impetus for social change which stemmed from the Gallipoli campaign. It is undeniable that at a time of distress the whole community unites becoming passionate for their cause and after the recent time of federation; a new country with no self-identity; this campaign clearly brought the whole country together, and displayed it to the world. Acclaimed Historian Indiana Neidell said “Australians and New Zealanders immediately established more independence from Britain and became more independent actors on the world stage with a stronger sense of national identity”. Australia had a self-made identity which could be seen on a global scale by taking part in such a massive campaign. Therefore, Gallipoli should be viewed as a success for Australia because of how it affected Australia socially and achieved the goals set by the Allies.
Gallipoli was a success because it built the reputation of an emerging nation and increased Australia’s self-image and boosted nationalism. The Gallipoli campaign clearly brought the whole country together; during the campaign people showed their unity through song, Walter Francis wrote ' Auld Lang Syne' which banded together the Australian people as it changed the nation by calling all Aussies to song. It shows the passion and commitment of citizens to write these songs and the unity that they showed and developed, and this boosted recruitment and spirit all around the country and created impetus for social change which stemmed from the Gallipoli campaign. It is undeniable that at a time of distress the whole community unites becoming passionate for their cause and after the recent time of federation; a new country with no self-identity; this campaign clearly brought the whole country together, and displayed it to the world. Acclaimed Historian Indiana Neidell said “Australians and New Zealanders immediately established more independence from Britain and became more independent actors on the world stage with a stronger sense of national identity”. Australia had a self-made identity which could be seen on a global scale by taking part in such a massive campaign. Therefore, Gallipoli should be viewed as a success for Australia because of how it affected Australia socially and achieved the goals set by the Allies.
The Gallipoli campaign played a part in ensuring victory for the allies by opening up a new front and distracting the ottomans from the main fight in central Europe. The main aim of this campaign was to put the central powers on the defensive rather than on the offensive and the campaign certainly achieved this. During the campaign the central powers had to re-distribute troops, and supplies reducing the effectiveness of their attack on the allies. The campaign further served as a distraction for the Central powers who were forced to pull out troops from the eastern front to defend Gallipoli. A distinguished historian Harvey Broadbent stated “Gallipoli worked for the allies as it kept the Russians in the war and the Eastern front secure”. The Gallipoli campaign distracted the Ottoman empire for more than 8 months, buying the Russians key time to re-establish supply routes and re-organize resources allowing them to hold off the German advance. During this time, the Ottomans sent no troops or resources to the main fight (Europe). Only 2 years after the fighting at Gallipoli subsided, the Ottoman empire collapsed, creating an undeniable link between the two; this achieved the overall goal for the campaign; eliminating the Ottomans, proving Gallipoli was a success as it achieved the goals set by the allies. Gallipoli was a clear success as it distracted the Ottomans from fighting on other fronts, impeded the Germans by drawing resources to the peninsula and ultimately led to the collapse of the Ottoman empire proving Gallipoli was a success because of how it affected Australia socially and achieved the goals set by the Allies.
The Gallipoli campaign developed the ANZAC spirit, now recognizable throughout the world. The fighting spirit of the Australians was on show for the world to see, outgunned, outnumbered and out positioned the ANZACs suffered 8700 losses compared to the 85,000 soldiers lost by the Ottomans. During this time Australia had just been federated and gained independence from Britain and was not considered to be a powerful nation however during the Gallipoli campaign the Australians displayed many great attributes and their fighting spirit and ability like Australian infantryman Ellis Silias said “The ANZACs displayed many respectable attributes discipline, mateship, courage, initiative and humor”. Charles Bean an influential war correspondent said “Anzac stood, and always will stand, for valor in a good cause, for, comradeship, endurance, resourcefulness, and fidelity that will always own victory”. Bean proves that the attributes displayed at Gallipoli built the ANZAC spirit which signifies the Australian Sprit and culture and still inspires generations today this consequently changed Australian society for the better. Gallipoli was successful as it developed and exhibited the ANZAC spirit to the world which affected Australia socially and achieved the goals set by the Allies
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Gallipoli was a major success; it enhanced and encouraged nationalism and improved Australian self-identity. The campaign diverted the attention of the central powers by opening up a new front which ultimately led to the collapse of the Ottoman empire. The renowned ANZAC spirit was born at Gallipoli the defining success achieved by the ANZACS. Gallipoli should be viewed as a success for Australia because of how it affected Australia socially and achieved the goals set by the Allies.
The Gallipoli campaign developed the ANZAC spirit, now recognizable throughout the world. The fighting spirit of the Australians was on show for the world to see, outgunned, outnumbered and out positioned the ANZACs suffered 8700 losses compared to the 85,000 soldiers lost by the Ottomans. During this time Australia had just been federated and gained independence from Britain and was not considered to be a powerful nation however during the Gallipoli campaign the Australians displayed many great attributes and their fighting spirit and ability like Australian infantryman Ellis Silias said “The ANZACs displayed many respectable attributes discipline, mateship, courage, initiative and humor”. Charles Bean an influential war correspondent said “Anzac stood, and always will stand, for valor in a good cause, for, comradeship, endurance, resourcefulness, and fidelity that will always own victory”. Bean proves that the attributes displayed at Gallipoli built the ANZAC spirit which signifies the Australian Sprit and culture and still inspires generations today this consequently changed Australian society for the better. Gallipoli was successful as it developed and exhibited the ANZAC spirit to the world which affected Australia socially and achieved the goals set by the Allies
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Gallipoli was a major success; it enhanced and encouraged nationalism and improved Australian self-identity. The campaign diverted the attention of the central powers by opening up a new front which ultimately led to the collapse of the Ottoman empire. The renowned ANZAC spirit was born at Gallipoli the defining success achieved by the ANZACS. Gallipoli should be viewed as a success for Australia because of how it affected Australia socially and achieved the goals set by the Allies.