Guiding Ideas for the exhibitions Charles Bean made clear his wishes for the memorial to maintain a solemn tone focusing on commemoration and steering clear from the glorification of war, or triumph over enemy. Instead, he urged ‘relics’ to be used over ‘trophies’ and discouraged derogatory terms when describing former enemies in war. He wanted the exhibits to be designed for maximum understanding, but also interest of viewers, even “75 years after the
The Pacific War could have ended if both sides were willing to cooperate with each other. I feel that if they made some sort of act they could have come to terms on what they both agree on and agree on some sort of neutrality. Putting an embargo on Japanese oil could have avoided as well. America with the hypothetical "act" they could have put a tax on oil. Even if this act only last a few years it could have changed the entire out come of the actual war and may of actually prevented the war itself.
Prompt: Why is Gallipoli remembered so fondly in Australia? Shouldn't it be remembered for the disaster that it actually was? Gallipoli has a very deep significance to most Australians. They are forced to remember the terrible past of their long lost relatives.
To what extent did Australians enlist in 1914 to defend the ‘Mother Country’? World War 1 plays a very significant part in Australia’s history. Over 50,000 men enlisted in 1914 after the war was declared in August. A lot of men enlisted in order to defend the empire and Britain as they felt like they had some form of attachment and to the Empire. Most Australians also saw themselves as British so they felt obliged to enlist in the war.
During the early days of World War II, one of the most miraculous battles, the Battle of Dunkirk occurred. As Great Britain and the Allied forces were trapped on the Western Front of France, Germany was circling and trapping the forces. The British were left with no option but to evacuate their army by sea. On May 26, British began the withdrawal called Operation Dynamo (Source A). Hundreds of civilian boats raced to Dunkirk in efforts to save the soldiers.
The Australian and New Zealand soldiers fighting on the Western Front in World War I impeccably displayed the Anzac qualities and demonstrated what it truly meant to be an Anzac. The soldiers fighting on the Western Front were the true embodiment of the Anzac Spirit. (Awm.gov.au, 2015) The Anzac Spirit is made up of the qualities that the Anzacs have come to be known for. These qualities include comradeship, bravery, ingenuity, endurance and many more.
The Gallipoli campaign, also known as Dardanelles Campaign, was established April 1915 due to the outbreak of World War 1, which forced men from all nations to enlist in this event that demonstrated honour toward their nation. The controversy erupted on the 28th of June 1914 as Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife was assassinated. In view of the fact, a global conflict was emerging; the entire world became associated with the generating actions of militarism, alliances, imperialism and nationalism. The Gallipoli campaign was a vital part of the Australian and New Zealand history, as it was the first major event they had encountered.
But In “Architect 's Dilemma on Memorials”, an interview of Alison Hirsch, Alison thinks that a good monument is easily accessible and open to offerings. I think a good monument should reflect the importance of why it is there. The monument should use details about the person’s life being honored
What is the Anzac Spirit or Legend? Is it important to future generations? Anzac characteristics are in no doubt displayed by Australian and New Zealand defence force personnel and these qualities should be taught to future generation. Arthur Bourke stated that the Anzac Spirit is a sensation that can only be felt, in one’s innermost soul, every Australian and New Zealander can nurture this intense patriotism (Australian War Memorial 2017, ‘Anzac Spirit’, p.2). Throughout my speech I will highlight the Anzac Spirit’s importance for future generation ought to include, the Sacrifices made by men and women, Anzac Day Traditions, Australia’s Identity and the Qualities of the Anzac Spirit.
The need to memorialize events or people is complex; in some cases, monuments honor moments of great achievement, while in other cases, monuments pay homage to deep sacrifice. A monument 's size, location, and materials are all considerations in planning and creating a memorial to the past. In any case, the need to honor or pay homage to a specific person or event is prevalent within society. A monument has to mean something to the society it is place in. The location of a monument is perhaps the most important aspect of creating a successful monument to honor and show respect to a person or event.
The text Rose for the Anzac Boys by Jackie French kept me intrigued in many ways. The character Midge was intriguing because she showed courage and honesty. A reason that the text was absorbing was due to the interesting setting. The text is set in Europe, New Zealand, Gallipoli, France and Australia during World War 1.
Midway Island is situated approximately three thousand miles from the west coast of the United States. There was hardly any vegetation, resources, and inhabitants; however, being in middle of the pacific, the Japanese considered this atoll to be a great strategic location into conquering the Hawaiian archipelago. Their planned ambush leads to the battle of Midway. This battle is considered to be “one of the most decisive U.S victories against Japan During World War II”.
Guilt is a very important theme in the story of Frankenstein. Victor Frankenstein, the protagonist of the story is deeply affected by guilt and his health and well-being is constantly struggling because of this. One reason that guilt is affecting Victor’s health and well-being is that he is continually contemplating about committing suicide. After the death of Justine and William, Victor felt like it was his fault and his mind was consumed with guilt. One example of Victor’s thought of suicide is when he went sailing at night.
The Iraqi and Syrian civil wars began in 2014 and 2011 with the advance of jihadist militants groups through Syria and Iraq, who, in conveying their ideology and agendas within both countries, have destroyed important cultural heritage sites and collection. This essay will look at the roles played by antiquities in war zones, looking at specific examples from Syria and Iraq, and the responsibilities of archaeologists in these situations. During the Iraqi and Syrian civil wars, many important cultural heritage sites and collections have been destroyed the IS and other Jihadist militant groups working within both countries. The destruction of these key pieces of Syrian and Iraqi heritage are results of combat damage, looting, and the intentional
Why doesn’t certain statutes get the same recognition as the main and attention as bigger memorials. Some memorials get more attention than others Americans find the making of large national monuments would stand out more than the smaller memorials. Argument, however, is without political meanings, and when the public space in question is the National Mall the political meanings are amplified. In many cases, these aesthetic arguments echo, and are perhaps proxies for, political arguments. The belief, expressed by many critics, that the memorial should not be where it is, that it destroys the integrity of the open mall, impedes vistas and disrupts the flow of space, can be read as basic resistance to filling open space with meaning.
