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Australia enters the First World War
Australia enters the First World War -
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The Gallipoli Campaign
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Ottoman Empire enters war; allies with Germany
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First convoy of Australian Imperial Force troops leave Australia for war
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First Australian troops arrive in Egypt to train
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Britain and French naval forces fail to force a way through the Dardenelles
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Landing of ANZACs and allied troops at Gallipoli
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42,000 Turkish troops attack, suffering 10,000 casualties (including 3000 dead)
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One-day truce with the Turks to bury the dead
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Charge at the Nek
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Battle of Lone Pine
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End of the ill fated August Offensive
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Decision reached to evacuate Gallipoli
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Evacuation of Australians from Gallipoli complete
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Last British troops evacuate marking the end of the Gallipoli campaign