Understanding the true meaning of Anzac Day

ANZAC Day - 25 April - is probably Australia's most important national occasion. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. Dr Annamalai Mahizhnan,Geo-Scientist in Western Australia, explains about ANZAC Day.

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