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The service in Gallipoli was held under the shadow of the peninsula’s mountains
Australia and New Zealand are remembering soldiers from the two countries who fought at Gallipoli in Turkey during World War One.
Events throughout Saturday mark the centenary of the landing of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (Anzacs) at Gallipoli on Anzac Day.
A service was held on the peninsula attended by dignitaries.
It is estimated more than 11,400 troops from Australia and New Zealand were killed in the course of the campaign.
Anzac Day is arguably the most important national occasion for Australia and New Zealand.
Gallipoli holds a special place in Australian hearts. Many believe it was here Australians proved themselves the equal of any in the world, heralding the young nation’s emergence onto the world stage.
Later on Saturday in London, the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh – who is patron of the Gallipoli Association – and Prince William will be joined by senior government and military figures to lay wreaths at the Cenotaph in Whitehall.
In Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael will join veterans and members of the public in marking the anniversary at Edinburgh Castle.
About 131,000 – of whom 45,000 were Allied forces and 86,000 from Turkey – died in the campaign. The fatalities included about 25,000 British military personnel, 10,000 from France.
‘Founding heroes’
The service on Saturday morning in Gallipoli began with a performance by an indigenous Australian didgeridoo player and Maori singers.
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