Of the 70,000 Anzacs who fought on Gallipoli, over 8,700 Australians and 2,700 New Zealanders did not return home. When they went ashore at dawn on 25 April 1915, they were filled with the confidence and optimism of their young nations. By the time the survivors were evacuated in December of the same year, leaving behind over 11400 of their comrades, they were familiar with the grim realities of war. However, the unquestioned valour and spirit of the Diggers and the terrible losses they suffered helped forge a national legend and the newly federated Australian nation's image of itself.

More than eighty years after these momentous events, thousands of Australians, New Zealanders and others regularly make the pilgrimage to this place that has become so ingrained in Australian nation's history.

We are looking forward to meet with you on Anzac Day in Turkey