Tag Archives: World War I
Anzac Day
Tomorrow is Anzac Day and over the past year I’ve learnt so much more about World War One and what happened as well as the stories of some of the individuals who served, so days like this have become meaningful … Continue reading
Douglas Haig
Douglas Haig (1861-1928) was the commander in chief of the British Expeditionary Force and is often criticised for the high death tolls on the Western Front, particularly those sustained in the Battle of the Somme. Before World War I Haig was involved in … Continue reading
Remembrance Day
Tomorrow is a day of remembrance. A day when we remember those who have fallen and those who have died fighting for freedom. It is hard to explain why it is important to remember people we have never met who did … Continue reading
John Monash
John Monash (1865-1931) was the commander of the Australian Corps towards the end of the First World War and is credited with the success of several battles including the Battle of Hamel. Before the war, Monash was shown to have leadership potential. … Continue reading
The Battle of Pozières
On Saturday (23rd of July) the Battle of Pozières Centenary Service was held at the Australian 1st Division Memorial. As a result I’m going to share about the events which happened there 100 years ago. The Battle of Pozières began on the … Continue reading
The Battle of Fromelles
In a few weeks it will be one hundred years since The Battle of Fromelles which occurred between the 19th and 20th of July 1916. It occurred on the Western Front in the Somme region of France and was fought … Continue reading
Causes of the First World War
With the upcoming centenary of several key battles on the Western Front, I am hoping to spread some awareness of the events of the time. This week I’m giving a brief overview of the causes and over the next few … Continue reading
An Open Letter to The ANZACs
Yesterday along with many others I participated in Remembrance Day. Here is my thank you to those who fought. Dear ANZACs, But not just those who fought under that banner, but all who served and fought so that I … Continue reading
World Wars
This is my first “Monthly Monday Musings” post. Around breakfast time on the last Monday of each month, I will share something I have been looking at in my spare time. Between them, the two world wars were responsible for … Continue reading
THOUGHTS OF A STUDENT 