[BallisticWookie]

Originally Posted by Sclass12

are you just saying the New Zealanders were the bravest, or just soldiers in general?

Comments were directed at both Australian and New Zealand Infantrymen. But ofcourse, every soldier who has fought in every war whether it be for good or oppression is brave and worthy of respect. A soldier is the most noblest of professions.

[Jedi Marksman]

Originally Posted by Tripper

Today is ANZAC Day....I just thought I'd bring this to your attention as it is a very important holiday in Australia & New Zealand.

For those who don't know, ANZAC is an Acronym for - Australian & New Zealand Army Corps, and today is a date for rememberance and celebration of sacrifices given by these two countries during the following wars of the 20th century:

Boer War
WW1
WW2
Korean War
Malayan Conflict
Vietnam War

Please show a little respect for this thread, whether or not you care.

....And remember that it's not only the super powers that have given huge sacrifices to military endeavours.

For more information, this site is really good - [url:f657a]http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/Gallery/Anzac/Anzacday.htm[/url:f657a]

Also, if you have any other questions, just post em', and i'll try to answer them.

Thanks Guys.

Very nice read. Honor and glory to those who served.

[Zoner]

/me turns southeast and salutes.

God love ya, lads.

[Wilko]

I'm glad you made this post, Trip, as i was going to make one of my own.
For those of you who are interested, this is how my ANZAC day played out;
I live about an Hour south of Melbourne, but it's kinda tradition that i go and see the dawn service at the Shrine of Rememberance. So, we left at about 4.30 in the morning, watched the service (If the Dawn service doesn't give you a lump in your throat, there's something wrong with you oOo: )
And, another ANZAC Day tradition in Old Melbourne Town, for those of you who don't know, is to go to the Football to see old rivals Collingwood and Essendon play for the ANZAC Cup. Unfortunately, Collingwood got OWNED cry: , But It's a really great day, because the Pre-match entertainment involves all of the armed forces, then we have the Bugle play "The last post", and then the national anthem.
This is, undoubtedly, my favorite day of the year!
Lest we Forget
Australia and New Zealand may give each other crap across the Tasman, but when it comes down to it, We couldn't hope for better Allies, and I'd like to think the Ol' Kiwi's feel the same biggrin:

[Oddball]

Yeah I went to the Brisbane Parade, watched my mate who is in the Army Cadets attempt to march biggrin: . Nah, the platoon marched pretty well, also my school marching band was there.

Just watched the movie Gallipoli, great film. If you haven't seen it it's worth a look.

[Ydiss]

I'll remember to raise a silent glass in respect this evening before I get plastered.

/me tips hat.

[Tripper]

Thanks for keeping the thread tidy, guys.

Wilkins, you're right....It's certainly a love-to-hate relationship...and when it comes down to the crunch, you Aussies are our greatest allies.

....I went to the dawn parade in the Auckland Domain, and it really was an emotional event, I saw vets crying....One of the most moving things ever. I watched pretty much every documentry that they plastered all over the TV, and just had a generally relaxed day.