WW1 and the good old aussies
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The Australians recieved a terrible beating during the course of WW1. The war was a time of change and great devastation. In the 97 years since Gallipoli we have learnt a great deal about the First World War. Yet over those years many morals, ideas and principles have changed and another Great War has passed. All I can say, is let us not forget them. Take a peak at some scary statistics below!
Statistics
416,809 Australian men fought in WW1
This is 37.4% of the total male population
A total of over 58,961 australian men died
166,811 others were wounded
4,098 men went missing or became prisoner of war
Around 87,865 soldiers suffered from sickness
57,705 Queenslanders enlisted to serve in the First World War.
416,809 Australian men fought in WW1
This is 37.4% of the total male population
A total of over 58,961 australian men died
166,811 others were wounded
4,098 men went missing or became prisoner of war
Around 87,865 soldiers suffered from sickness
57,705 Queenslanders enlisted to serve in the First World War.
Allied Nations in WW1
1. Serbia 2. Russia 3. France 4. Belgium 5. Great Britain 6. Montenegro 7. Japan 8. Italy 9. Portugal 10. Roumania 11. United States 12. Cuba 13. Panama 14. Greece 15. Siam 16. Liberia 17. China 18. Haiti 19. Brazil 20. Guatemala 21. Nicaragua 22. Costa Rica |
Enemy Nations
1. Austria-Hungary 2. Germany 3. Turkey 4. Bulgaria |