WW1 - The Great War - Remembrance Day - Lest We Forget.

WW1 - The great war. Remembrance Day.

First World War 1914 to 1918.

The First World War remains the most costly conflict in terms of deaths and casualties. From a population of fewer than five million, 300,000 men enlisted, of which over 60,000 were killed and 156,000 wounded, gassed, or taken prisoner.

In 1916, Australians were at the main battle front of the war. In July, on the Somme, the Australians were engaged in one of the bloodiest, most destructive battles in history. Over several weeks, in a series of determined attacks against strong defense, the Australians suffered a rate of casualties that was nearly unsustainable. The single worst day of the war was at the battle of Fromelles with 5,000 Australian casualties, and no ground was taken. Nearly 23,000 Australians died at the Somme.

ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. ANZAC Day is held on April 25 and is the anniversary of the first major military action by Australian and New Zealand forces in the 1915 Gallipoli campaign during the First World War.

Over 8,000 Australian soldiers died in the Gallipoli campaign, and even though the campaign was a failure, the ANZAC legend was formed. Australia was a young nation and the courage and character shown by Australians at Gallipoli was quickly recognised and honored back home.

The First World War is often referred to as 'The Great War' or the 'war to end all wars'.

The song on this video is a national war memorial song and a tribute to the ANZAC spirit of mateship, courage, and sacrifice.

The song is timeless and honours the memory of those who have died in the service and defence of Australia in war.

The marching theme of the song is especially powerful and supports the spirit of ANZAC Day.

Any public broadcast or performance of the song requires the permission of the author - please contact Peter Barnes by email here or phone 0418 82 7756.

You can contact the author of the song if you would like to use the song for commemorative purposes for ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day. Music sheets are also available for free for commemorative purposes.

Concept, title, lyrics and copyright owner of the song: Peter Barnes

New website at: http://www.anzac-day.net/

If you would like to know more about the song go to http://www.australianwarheroes.com or http://www.ww1.australianwarheroes.com

You can email the author at peterbarnes@australianwarheroes.com

You can also watch a video of the song relating to the Vietnam War at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWxUiO...

You can also watch a video of the song relating to the Korean War at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYNf5v2VK0c

You can also watch a YouTube video of the song relating to WW2 at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeK9oTV37yA

Watch a new video tribute to those that serve in Australia's armed forces http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSv21Uqx89U

More Australian songs by the author at http://www.australian-songs.befoundonline.com.au/

ANZAC Day website: http://www.anzac-day.australianwarheroes.com/

Remembrance Day website: http://www.remembrance-day.australianwarheroes.com/

© Peter Barnes 2001 - 2011. All Rights Reserved. All content remains the property of the respective copyright holders.

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[Beep161]

Was Australia still part of the british empire in ww1?

[revelation100]

Yes

[revelation100]

Read more about the song at the website australianwarheroes (dot) com

[painsey]

it wasnt the great war it was the fucking horrible war like all wars

[revelation100]

WW1 was called 'The Great War' or the 'War To End All Wars'. It was meant to mean it was a great war.

[robelnoo]

my great uncle was killed in gallipoli i dont no any more information about him aart from he was british and his second name was Moreland if you know any information please reply.

[revelation100]

The British Government should have info on soldiers killed at Gallipoli. On Google I typed in 'Moreland british soldier killed at gallipoli' and links came up regarding the search. Hope you find him.

[IboCino]

No, not nazi's. They didnt exist back then. Of course as a Turk I don't understand why they went to war. They were big enough. But also I don't understand what the Australians were doing there. Overseas country?

But of course, everybody that died, Turk, British, Australian, German and muslim, christian and jew must be remembered. Bad or wrong because they were just puppets working for the big guys!!

[markiloth92]

haha you guys basically are, i mean we have this massive rivalry gong on, and you guys are completley unique with your wack accent. But when it comes down to it we are one in the same, i consider any new zealander just as highly as any aussie in my opinion we are one in the same

[dendonedid]

I'm sorry but this music is pretty lame.

With all due respect to a worthy cause.

[ZemplinTemplar]

@Beep161 Yes. And their troops played a significant role in the Middle East.

[IntellectualAddict]

I can't imagine the horrors of trench warfare, charging the enemy in an open field.

[Whitestrawberry7]

New Zealand? NZ anyone?

[Whitestrawberry7]

@markiloth92 thankyou for caring about newzealanders I totes agree with you but probably cause I am Kiwi lol but I'd say the same thing about Australians we are as you say one in the same loves it

[steven4068]

@painsey "Great" means large/expansive, not happy/wonderful.

[edvanced12]

@ReichUndSchoen2008 yep, the nazi party came into full effect once the old parliament of germany was re-developed during the rise of Adolph. The Kaiser acknowledged Adolph as the Fuhrer.

[italianny23]

why do u Australians hate your soldiers? sure they kill people but sometimes war is necessary when the enemy starts it. In America soldiers are considered national heroes

[radoa1]

WW1 heros?? the great war????. This is utter crap, bullshit propaganda!!!!!!!

[shadowblueful]

actually cletic origins i know im from a family who came to australia as free settlers they were mixture of english irish and scottish blood lines and yes there are still now today a very strong irish,scottish, english bloods still here our country was built on convict blood sweat and tears but australia wouldnt be what it is today if it wasnt for those good old convicts and their ***slang*** which today is considered the australian accent cobber, ;0).