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World War I began
The first World War took place on the 28 July 1914 until 11 November 1918. -
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Gallipoli Campaign
The Gallipoli Campaign started on 25 April 1915 along the Gallipoli Peninsula. Australian troops landed at Anzac Cove where they suffered 26,111 casualties, including 8,141 deaths. Together with troops from New Zealand, Britain, and France, they all fought against the Turks.The battle lasted close to nine months. -
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The Battle of the Somme
The Battle of the Somme began on 1 July 1916 along the River Somme in France. Three Australian divisions suffered 23,000 casualties. Of these men, 6,800 were killed or died of wounds. Australians fought the Germans alongside the British. The battle went on for five months. -
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First Battle of Bullecourt
The First Battle of Bullecourt started on 11 April 1917 in Arras, France. Two Australian brigades suffered over 3,300 casualties. They fought against the Germans with the British army. This battle began and ended on the same day. -
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Second Battle of Bullecourt
The Second Battle of Bullecourt began on 3 May 1917 in Bullecourt, France. There were around 7,500 Australian casualties, resulting in over 11,000 killed and wounded over the course of the two battles. Australians fought the Germans with the British for the 14 days the battle went on for. -
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The Battle of Messines
The Battle of Messines began on 7 June 1917 in Flanders, Belgium along the Messines-Wytschaete Ridge. Despite the success, there were 6,000 Australian casualties. Australians fought the Germans with the British and New Zealand.The battle went on for 7 days. -
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The Battle of Beersheeba
The Battle of Beersheeba began on 31 October 1917 and took place in Beersheeba, Israel. Australian troops suffered light casualties, around 67 in total. They fought alongside the British against the Turks. The battle went on for less than a month. -
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First Battle of Villers-Bretonneux
The First Battle of Villers-Bretonneux started on the 30 March and ended on the 5 April in Villers-Bretonneux, France. As a result of the First Battle, there were around 700 Australian casualties. Alongside the British, the Australians fought the Germans. This battle lasted six days. -
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Second Battle of Villers-Bretonneux
The Second Battle of Villers-Bretonneux began on 24 April 1918 in Villers-Bretonneux, France. The Second Battle resulted in around 2400 Australian casualties. The Australians fought the Germans with the British. This battle lasted three days. -
World War I ended
At the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the Great War ends.