Class Year
2008
Document Type
Article
Abstract
Rarely, in the annals of historical memory does one find a story as compelling and depressing as the narrative of the ANZACs. Never have men fought so bravely and ultimately so futilely to protect a land they only knew from history and geography books. With a deep sense of responsibility and youthful nationalism, these Australians and New Zealanders volunteered for service to the British Crown. Few knew their actions and the actions of their comrades and enemies would result in the war to end all wars, World War I. Few Australians knew their engagements would be covered in many of the major newspapers of the day. The New York Times was one of these papers. Through their coverage of Australian maneuvers, American’s were, for the first time, exposed to Australia and its people.
Recommended Citation
Roos, Brandon P.
(2006)
"What is an ANZAC? An American Response to Australian Warriors,"
The Gettysburg Historical Journal: Vol. 5, Article 7.
Available at:
https://cupola.gettysburg.edu/ghj/vol5/iss1/7