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Introduction
The Gallipoli Campaign
The Western Front
The Turning Tide
The Final Days
Other Material
The following digital spotlight provides information and digital content relating to Australia's contribution to the First World War (1914-1918) and the impact that the war had on the country's film and recorded sound industry during this period. Further information about the digital content can be found by clicking the item's Online Catalogue (OLC) number.
 Image: A Hero of the Dardanelles. Poster. 1915. 'A patriotic recruitment film'. OLC: 355698 Audio: Heroes of the Dardanelles, 1918. OLC: 230080 |
As soon as the war is announced, volunteers inundate recruitment offices. Most of these recruits are sent to Egypt for training. On 25 April 1915 Australian troops land on the Gallipoli peninsula and meet fierce resistance from Turkish troops. |
 Image: Within Our Gates frame blow-up, 1915. 'A story of German intrigue and Australian valour''4. OLC: 356093 Audio: Re-enactment of the Landing of Australian troops in Egypt, c1915. Includes the earliest known recording of Advance Australia Fair. OLC: 229760 |
A stalemate contines for the remainder of the year until the Allied troops evacuate in December. An elaborate deception system allows this evacuation to take place with minimal casualties. 7 594 Australians die during the Gallipoli campaign and over 18 500 are wounded or missing in action. |
| The Australian film industry in 1915 supports the war effort through the release of patriotic war films such as A Hero of the Dardanelles (OLC: 6479), Within Our Gates (OLC: 343355) and For Australia (OLC: 343351). |
Information relating to the Archive's complete holdings on the First World War can be found by searching the Archive's Seach the Collection. Simply click on the link and search for First World War in the Easy Search screen.
