Thousands mark Anzac Day in Australia and New Zealand
Sydney, Australia Reuters Thousands gathered across Australia and New Zealand on Thursday at Anzac Day services to commemorate those who fought and died in major conflicts in the nations’ history. Anzac Day originally commemorated a battle on the Gallipoli peninsula in Turkey during World War I. At dawn on 25th April, 1915, thousands of troops […]
Australia and New Zealand honour military in Anzac Day dawn services
Sydney, AustraliaReuters Thousands gathered across Australia and New Zealand on Tuesday at Anzac Day dawn services to commemorate those who fought and died in conflict and to mark major anniversaries of the end of Australia’s involvement in the Korean and Vietnam wars. The public holiday in New Zealand and Australia commemorates the Gallipoli campaign in […]