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ANZAC Day: Honouring Courage and Sacrifice ANZAC stands for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps - the combined forces of the First Australian Imperial Force and the New Zealand Army. The name was first given to the troops who landed on the shores of Turkey's Gallipoli Peninsula at dawn on 25 April 1915, just nine months after the outbreak of World War I. Each year, on 25 April, Australians and New Zealanders observe ANZAC Day, a national day of remembrance that honours all who have served and died in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. Commemorations take two main forms: Dawn Services are held across the country at the time of the original landing, offering a moment of quiet reflection...