They Shall Not Grow Old (An RDR2 Machinima Film)
Channel: TDKReturns - Batcave Pictures LTD
Date: 2022-04-24

Between 1914 to 1918. A Global Conflict changed the course of history. 

Anzac Day is the national day of remembrance for the countries of Australia and New Zealand. This yearly event marks the April 25th Gallipoli Landings of 1915 during World War I. Which saw The Australia and New Zealand Army Corps (or ANZACs) in their first engagement against the Ottoman Empire (now the country of Turkey) in the effort to secure control of the Gallipoli Peninsula for an Allied Invasion of Constantinople. From suffering logistical problems and fierce resistance from the Ottoman Army had quickly turned the campaign into a bloody stalemate. Dragging for a total of Eight Months. With Allied casualties tallying towards over 56,000 lives. By the End of 1915, the ANZAC forces were evacuated. Leaving behind what would later be known as ANZAC Cove. 

Though the Gallipoli campaign failed to achieve its military objectives of capturing Constantinople and knocking the Ottoman Empire out of the war, the actions of the Australian and New Zealand troops during the campaign bequeathed an intangible but powerful legacy. The creation of what became known as an "Anzac legend" became an important part of the national identity in both countries. This has shaped the way their citizens have viewed both their past and their understanding of the present. 

This video is dedicated to my Grandfather and World War II Veteran, Cedric Gordon Hirst of the 18th Battalion and Armored Regiment. 
"Lest We Forget"  

Audio used from the film They Shall Not Grow Old. 
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