"Anzac Day marks the anniversary of the landing of New Zealand and Australian troops, popularly known as Anzacs (the acronym of Australia and New Zealand Army Corps), at Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey in 1915. The attempt to capture the peninsula failed. However, New Zealand and Australia strengthened their ties during the campaign." - Te Ara - The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
Our collection of books is a mixture of non-fiction and stories with an ANZAC theme that explore the effect of the Great War on people's lives, and future generations. They are currently restricted to library only use so that everyone can read and enjoy them.
For more information about the origins of ANZAC Day and the First World War, check out these links:
Te Ara - The Encyclopedia of New Zealand - First World War
The First World War Centenary Programme Office - http://ww100.govt.nz/
A great display of books that have a wealth of information, thank you Donna
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