Reckless Valour.
On the 25th April 1915, with the world at war, a group of Australian and New Zealand troops, self-named the Australian and New Zealand Army Corp, who were part of the larger British Empire contingent, landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula. What should have been a relatively safe landing became somewhat of a bloodbath, due to a miscalculation resulting in the landing at the wrong beach. Still these troops boldly charged onto the beach, then stayed and fought as long as they were asked to, and at that time a legend was born.
Some say that our young nations came of age on that day, few will deny that it defines the Australian and New Zealand mentality in many ways and forged a bond that can never be broken.
To the servicemen who are now so far from home, I for one am proud of your efforts and pray that you come home safely.
To the politicians whose orders they follow, I implore you to better direct our efforts to rebuilding not aggression, and where you are not prepared to do this, then bring our troops home without delay.
And to all those who have fallen, we are eternally grateful for your sacrifice and we will never forget.