1914年第一次世界大战爆发，交战的一方是英、法、俄等国，另一方是德国、奥匈帝国、土耳其等。英国宣战后，载满新西兰和澳大利亚志愿兵的38艘运输船在4艘军舰的护卫下浩浩荡荡前往欧洲为宗主国英国助战。1914年12月3日，他们在北非的埃及登陆了，英国指挥官准备在那里训练这批新兵。他们一起被正式编为澳大利亚-新西兰军团，简称纽澳军团，英文缩写ANZAC。
澳新军团日源于第一次世界大战中德加里波利战役（Gallipolis）。1915年，澳新军团在土耳其爱琴海湾的加里波利登岸，但是由于导航失误致使军团在原定地点以营利已北登陆。军队预期的海滩和小坡，意外变成徒崖之地，结果是数量甚少的土耳其防御者处于有利位置。澳新军团在尝试立足之际，发现进攻时没有可能的。联军在经历八个月的僵持后撤退，遗留下上万的阵亡将士。
从数目上来说，虽然澳新军团仅属加里波利战役的五十万联军的一小部分，但是两个年轻国家的部队经常充当先锋角色。当时他们以顽强战斗文明。在第一次世界大战中，新西兰是参站国家中人口伤亡最多的国家，而澳大利亚则是伤亡率最高的国家。在这次惨烈的失败战役中，却有史以来第一次显示了新西兰和澳大利亚的顽强意志，写下了让两国人民引以为傲的光荣传统。
格利波里战役对战争全局影响甚小，但却对土、新、澳三个参战国产生深远影响。土耳其伤亡达25万人（阵亡8.7万人），由此引发起民族复兴运动，赢得胜利的指挥官、民族英雄Kemal最终成为现代土耳其共和国的开国总统。而位于南太平洋的新、澳两国，经过此战役后，独立国家意识更为增强。纽澳军团并肩作战，打下两国关系的感情基础，Anzac更成为两国长久密切合作的一个标志。
附：ANZAC Day汉密尔顿相关活动（英文）
ANZAC Day
Friday, 25 April 2014
Cenotaph, Memorial Drive
Hamilton East
Anzac Day is a national day of commemoration observed on 25 April each year.
It commemorates those who died serving New Zealand during war and it honours returned servicemen and women, past and present.
25 April marks the day in 1915 when Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) landed at Gallipoli in Turkey.
Since the first commemorative services in 1916, Anzac Day has evolved into the observance we know today, with Kiwis of all ages attending services and events across New Zealand and the world.
We honour the Anzac values of courage, compassion, camaraderie, and commitment.
Dawn Parade and Service
All Ex-Service people or their representatives who desire to take part in the Dawn Parade are invited to assemble at the corner of Victoria and Knox Streets no later than 5.30am. The parade will march to the Cenotaph where a brief service will be held.
Limited seating will be available at the Cenotaph for those participating in the Dawn Parade Service.
All Ex-Service people are asked to make a special effort to attend not only the Dawn Parade but also the Citizens’ Commemoration Service later in the morning.
Dress: Civilian clothes and medals.
Civic Parade, 9.45am
The Civic Parade will march from Knox Street at 9.45am travelling via Victoria Street, Bridge Street, and Memorial Drive to the Cenotaph by 10.00am.
Citizen’s Commemoration Service, 10.00am
All citizens are invited to attend this Service, which will commence at 10.00am irrespective of weather conditions.
Persons living in the vicinity of the Cenotaph are advised that gunfire may be a part of the ceremony.
Limited parking will be available for Returned Servicemen and women and elderly in order to gain access close to the Cenotaph.
Closure of Boat Ramp
The boat ramp at Commerce Park, Grantham Street, will be closed from daylight until 11.00am, or until the end of the Commemoration Service. The cooperation of the public would be appreciated.
If you would like to participate in the Hamilton ANZAC Day 2014 by taking part in the parade or laying a wreath, please register you interest through the form below.
Before filling out the participation form below, please ensure you have read the parade and wreath laying information.
If you have any further queries please contact:
City Events Manager
Tracey Wood
Phone: 07 838 6981
Mobile: 021 775 626
Email: tracey.wood@hcc.govt.nz
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