(13No) (13No1) (A World War 1 Story, 2013) (Ali, 2013) (BBC, 2013) (Badges, 2002)
What is the AIF?
The AIF was the Australian Imperial forces.The AIF was the Australian Imperial Forces. The AIF forces were preparing to join the conflict; but instead of going to Europe they were diverted to Egypt and with the New Zealanders the AIF then turned to the Australia and New Zealand Army Corps, which were also known as the ANZAC’s. The ANZAC’s initiation came in a seaborne invasion of the Turkish Gallipoli Peninsula, beginning on 25 April 1915. At first the Australians were thrilled by the stories of their troops exploits in actions and recruiting peaked; but it all came to nothing after eight months of combat. This ill-fated enterprise was abandoned and early in 1916, the Australian Division finally joined the British army in France and Belgium.
The AIF was the Australian Imperial forces.The AIF was the Australian Imperial Forces. The AIF forces were preparing to join the conflict; but instead of going to Europe they were diverted to Egypt and with the New Zealanders the AIF then turned to the Australia and New Zealand Army Corps, which were also known as the ANZAC’s. The ANZAC’s initiation came in a seaborne invasion of the Turkish Gallipoli Peninsula, beginning on 25 April 1915. At first the Australians were thrilled by the stories of their troops exploits in actions and recruiting peaked; but it all came to nothing after eight months of combat. This ill-fated enterprise was abandoned and early in 1916, the Australian Division finally joined the British army in France and Belgium.
This badge is the official AIF badge. The AIF decided to have a unique badge to the rising sun that the rest of the army had. The AIF bade was never actually issued to any of the troops in any way at all. The badges were used on stationary, headstones, memorials and things like greeting cards and Christmas cards.
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What contribution did the Trenches have on the war?
Although most people think that most of World War 1 was fought in trenches, only a small portion of the army actually served in the trenches. The trenches made a difference in the war but they were just the front-line of the army, they were the most dangerous place to serve in the military. The trenches were almost a defence system; behind the trenches there were many things such as supply lines, training establishments, stores, workshops and headquarters. The trenches were the supporting line, they had mortars and heavy machine-guns to support the trenches and stop anyone who decided to venture into no-man’s land.
Although most people think that most of World War 1 was fought in trenches, only a small portion of the army actually served in the trenches. The trenches made a difference in the war but they were just the front-line of the army, they were the most dangerous place to serve in the military. The trenches were almost a defence system; behind the trenches there were many things such as supply lines, training establishments, stores, workshops and headquarters. The trenches were the supporting line, they had mortars and heavy machine-guns to support the trenches and stop anyone who decided to venture into no-man’s land.