The document discusses 20th century history from week 3, lesson 3. It provides a timeline noting that in November 1914 the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) sailed for the Western Front but arrived in Egypt instead. In December 1914, 15,561 men initially enlisted in the AIF to form the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC). The ANZAC were initially sent to England but their orders were changed and they were sent to Egypt for training until embarking for Gallipoli in April 1915. The document also lists the main theaters of war in World War 1.
2. Timeline.....
November 1914: The AIF sailed for the Western Front,
but arrived in Egypt instead
December 1914: ANZAC formed: 15,561 men initia!y
enlisted in the AIF
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3. ANZAC
What does it stand for....?
What does AIF stand for?
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4. ANZAC
Initia!y sent to England - Mid-way orders changed...
sent to Egypt.
Egypt - Training - remained here training until
disembarking for Ga!ipoli (April 1915)
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5. Theatres of War
Where war is happening.../The areas of fighting...
1. The Western Front
2. The Eastern Front
3. The Middle East
4. Italian Front
5. Gallipoli
6. War at Sea
7. W in the Air
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8. Add to your timeline......
24th December 1914 and around Christmas time:
The Unofficial Christmas Truce
A series of Truces along the Western Front...
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