While you are waiting for answers, you might be interested in reading some previous threads on the Battle of Gallipoli:

In the History of Australia and New Zealand

• Why is it that The Battle of Gallipoli in 1915 has become such a source of nationalism for Australia, New Zealand, and maybe less so Ireland and Turkey? - 65 comments, over 3 months old.
• This thread gives a place for each of the nations mentioned in the question, with a particularly large discussion devoted to Turkey.
• To what extent did the Gallipoli Campaign contribute to the emergence of national identities in Australia and New Zealand? - 3 comments, less than 1 month old.
• A flaired user puts the Battle of Gallipoli in context with New Zealand's increasing self perception as "the Britain of the South".
• I'm writing a paper on New Zealand's national identity and the events that created it, could anyone help me with some sources? - 5 comments, over 1 year old.
• You may want to check out the online resources linked to in this thread.

Military History

• What is the background of the Gallipoli landing in WW1? How did it go so wrong? - 29 comments, over 8 months old.
• This is more military history than cultural or political, but it may provide useful context for why Gallipoli has been so well remembered.
• What was so important about the capture of Turkey during WWI that the Allies were willing to spend 8 months and countless lives of the ANZAC at Gallipoli to capture it? - 3 comments, over 1 year old.
• Two flaired users talk about the resources and politicking surrounding the battle.
• Why didn't Britain invade North Germany instead of Gallipoli? - 10 comments, over 1 year old.
• The users discuss the objectives of the Gallipoli battle, the logistical issues with an invasion of North Germany, and the strength of the German navy in its home waters.
• Why did the Australians unload their rifles before going 'over the top' at Gallipoli? - 4 comments, over 2 months old.
• The users address a misconception based off of one redditor's viewing of the movie "Gallipoli" with detailed instructions taken directly from primary sources.

G'day, as an Australian I feel obliged to answer this.

When The Great War broke out Australia and the subsequent Australians entered it welcoming the coming conflict. We saw this as a test to our young nationhood, a chance to prove ourselves on the world stage. Nearly all of the enlisted men were civilians not a year before landing at Gallipoli.

The operation failed disastrously. In the face of complete annihilation by the Turks our young men fought on against all hope and adversity and were eventually evacuated with heavy casualties to both sides.

A great story which I still remember vividly to this day which I believe every school child in Australia would of listened to at some point, eagerly, by their teachers was Simpson and his Donkey. The story tells of a young Australian stretcher bearer who after carrying casualties back to the beach saw a donkey by the beach. With his Donkey Jack (Simpson) single-handedly rescued and saved the lives of over 300 ANZACS (Australian & New Zealand Army Corps.) he was under constant machine gun and sniper fire as well as artillery shelling. After 24 days of this great act he was hit by a machine gun and died of his wounds.

To me this story as a young lad, of 7 or 8 years, instilled the virtue of Mateship inside of me and of that of my class mates.

To most, if not all Australians have held this idea of Mateship through their lives and have worn it as a badge, close to their heart, to remember those who fought and died so that we may live in the peace and serenity we do today in our beautiful country. Every year on the 25th of April ANZAC day is held across the country and is one of the most important national commemorations to all Australians and New Zealanders who have served, fought and died in our armed forces. You have never seen a more sombre moment than that of a ANZAC day dawn service.

"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them."

This is our legacy.

hi! you may be interested in this AskHistorians podcast on just this topic

• podcast link http://askhistorians.libsyn.com/askhistorians-podcast-009

• discussion post AskHistorians Podcast Episode 009 Discussion Thread - ANZAC Day