ANZAC Day - 25 April - is probably Australia's most important national occasion. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. The soldiers in those forces quickly became known as ANZACs, and the pride they soon took in that name endures to this day.
It is a time to reflect on the sacrifice of those who unselfishly gave - sometimes of their very lives in wartime, so that Australia and it's allied nations could continue to experience the freedom that they do today.
The ANZAC legend is one of courage, character, selflessness, loyalty and community.
Over the years the ANZAC story has grown to include those who served in the second world war and following military operations.
To have the "ANZAC spirit" means to be Australian - it's an attitude that puts the greater good before serving self.
Regardless of your nationality, I think we all need a bit of "ANZAC attitude" in our hearts.
For more history on the ANZAC visit here.
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Mark love your comments on the ANZAC spirit, and broadening this outside Australia and New Zealand too.
Perhaps you will be interested in my poem I am writing in memory of my Grandad, who fought in WW1.
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