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ADF Military History and Traditions Flashcards

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  1. In what year did Australian and New Zealand forces land at Gallipoli?

    Answer: 1915

    Australian and New Zealand forces landed at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915, an event now commemorated annually as ANZAC Day.

  2. What does the acronym ANZAC stand for?

    Answer: Australian and New Zealand Army Corps

    ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, the combined force formed during World War I.

  3. What is Australia's highest military decoration for valor in battle?

    Answer: Victoria Cross for Australia

    The Victoria Cross for Australia is the nation's highest military honor, awarded for the most conspicuous bravery in the presence of the enemy.

  4. In which conflict did Australia first commit troops as a federated nation?

    Answer: The Second Boer War

    Shortly after federation in 1901, Australia dispatched troops to the Second Boer War in South Africa, its first commitment as a united nation.

  5. Which Australian general is renowned for leading the Corps at the Battle of Hamel and the Hundred Days Offensive in WWI?

    Answer: Sir John Monash

    General Sir John Monash is widely regarded as one of the finest Allied commanders of WWI, noted for his innovative combined-arms tactics.

  6. What are the ADF's four core values?

    Answer: Courage, Integrity, Respect, Excellence

    The ADF's core values are Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence, often represented by the acronym CIRE.