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When Britain declared war on Germany, Australia automatically entered WWI as part of the British Empire. Prime Minister Joseph Cook declared, 'When the Empire is at war, so also is Australia at war.' Within days, thousands of young Australian men volunteered to join the war effort, with recruitment offices opening in major cities.

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1 November 1914: First AIF Convoy Departs

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1 November 1914: First AIF Convoy Departs

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The first convoy of Australian and New Zealand troops departed from Albany, Western Australia. This convoy carried 30,000 troops and their horses. The convoy would first head to Egypt for training before their fateful deployment to Gallipoli.

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25 April 1915: ANZAC Landing at Gallipoli

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25 April 1915: ANZAC Landing at Gallipoli

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Australian and New Zealand troops landed at what would become known as ANZAC Cove. The troops faced steep cliffs and heavy Turkish resistance. This day would later be commemorated as ANZAC Day, marking the beginning of the Gallipoli Campaign and the birth of the ANZAC legend.

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One of the most famous battles of the Gallipoli Campaign. Australian troops launched a diversionary attack against Turkish positions, capturing their heavily fortified trenches. Seven Australians were awarded the Victoria Cross for their actions during this battle.

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One of the most tragic events in Australian military history. Four waves of Australian Light Horsemen charged Turkish trenches at The Nek. Despite facing certain death, these soldiers bravely followed their orders. 234 Australians were killed in just 40 minutes of fighting.

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19-20 December 1915: Evacuation from Gallipoli

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19-20 December 1915: Evacuation from Gallipoli

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After eight months of fighting, Allied forces successfully evacuated from Gallipoli. The evacuation was considered the most successful part of the campaign, with no casualties. Australian troops used innovative techniques like the 'drip rifle' to fool Turkish forces during the withdrawal.

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After the Gallipoli withdrawal, the AIF underwent a major reorganization in Egypt. The force expanded from two to five divisions, with many Gallipoli veterans helping to train new recruits before deploying to the Western Front.

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1916-1918: Australian War Memorial Planning

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1916-1918: Australian War Memorial Planning

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During the war, official war correspondent Charles Bean conceived the idea of creating a memorial to commemorate the Australians who fought and died. This would later become the Australian War Memorial, housing records and artifacts from the Gallipoli Campaign and other battles.