April 25th ANZAC DAY TURKEY 2008
Commemoration and Dawn Services
What is Anzac Day?
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.
What
does it mean today? Australians recognise 25 April
as an occasion of national
commemoration. Commemorative
services are held at dawn, tet
and join in marches through the
major cities anhe time of the
original landing, across the
nation. Later in the day ex-servicemen
and women med many smaller
centres. Commemorative
ceremonies are held at war
memorials around the country. It
is a day when Australians
reflect on the many different
meanings of war.
What is Anzac Day? 
Australians recognise 25 April
as an occasion of national
commemoration. Commemorative
services are held at dawn, tet
and join in marches through the
major cities anhe time of the
original landing, across the
nation. Later in the day ex-servicemen
and women med many smaller
centres. Commemorative
ceremonies are held at war
memorials around the country. It
is a day when Australians
reflect on the many different
meanings of war.