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[magpie in the 80's]

2. What was the AE2? - the Australian sub that was in the Dardenelles

there was a story on this sub on the ABC tonite, quite interesting, they are considering raising it but it would be a huge job
also the next show had a couple of short interviews with Gerry from At the toss of a coin, some German memorabilia found its way to his store, again quite interesting

did see it as well gdb

[magpie in the 80's]

will finish this quiz tonight

[magpie in the 80's]

1. Where were the first 'acts of war' committed by Australian troops in WWI?
RABAUL
2. What was the AE2?
AN AUSTRALIAN SUBMARINE
3. What were the Anzac casualties (dead) and (wounded) in WWI approximately?
DEAD 18,000 / WOUNDED 40,000
4. In what year was Anzac Day officially named in Australia?
1916
5. What was the alternative name mooted for the forces who became known as the Anzacs?
AUSTRALASIAN CORPS.
6. How many New Zealand casualties were there at Anzac Cove?
7,500
7. How many New Zealand soldiers actually died at Anzac Cove on 25 April, 1915 (Anzac Day)?
147
8. Who was Australia's Prime Minister when WWI began?
JOSEPH COOK
9. Beside red poppies, what other plant can be worn on Anzac Day?
ROSEMARY
10. What were the Anzac casualties (dead) and (wounded)in World War Two approximately?
DEAD 12,000 / WOUNDED 17,000
11. Which country requested help, leading to the attack on Turkey by the allies during WWI?
RUSSIA
12. Which Australian newspaper reported the first news in Australia of the Australian landing at Gallipoli?
HOBART MERCURY
13. What name did Charles Bean use to describe the New Zealand forces at Gallipoli?
MAORILANDERS
14. Who is Australia's youngest winner of the Victoria Cross Medal?
WILLIAM JACKSON
15. How many Victoria Crosses were awarded to members of the Australian forces who were involved in the Battle of Lone Pine in 1915?
SEVEN
16. During the ANZAC ceremony when should the flag, which has been at half-mast, be slowly raised to the masthead?
WHEN THE REVEILLE IS BEING PLAYED
17. In which Western Front battle did the Anzacs fight in the second half of WWI?
THE SOMME
18. Which author wrote a book about the Anzacs in 1978, popularising an Anzac legend?
ATSY ADAM - SMITH
19. In World War Two, who was commander in chief of Anzac forces in the Mediterrean and African theatre of war?
GENERAL BERNARD FREYBERG
20. How many Anzacs were in the Allied fighting force in World War One?
103,000

QUESTIONS ANSWERED ARE IN RED.
QUESTIONS UNANSWERED ARE IN BLUE.

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