Content
An overview of the causes of the wars, why men enlisted and where Australians fought.
Students:
outline the main causes of both wars
locate and sequence the places where Australians fought in both wars
explain why Australians enlisted to fight in both wars
The scope and nature of warfare
Students:
describe the nature of warfare during the Gallipoli campaign
explain the outcome of the Gallipoli campaign
outline and sequence the changing scope and nature of warfare from trenches in World War I to the Holocaust and the use of the atomic bombs to end World War II
Significant events and the experiences of Australians at war
using sources, students investigate the following features of each war:
prisoners of war
a specific campaign, eg the Western Front 1916 and the New Guinea campaign 1942
the role of women
participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
a specific event/incident, eg the Battle of Hamel 1918 and the Fall of Singapore 1942
Impact of the wars on Australia
Students:
outline the Australian governments' control on the home front in both wars for each of the following:
conscription
use of government propaganda
changing roles of women
enemy 'aliens'
wartime controls/censorship
Significance of the wars to Australia
Students:
explain the impact of the wars on returned soldiers/civilians
analyse the changing relationship of Australia with other countries after World War II
Commemorations and the nature of the ANZAC legend
Students:
explain how and why Australians have commemorated the wars
explain different perspectives on the ANZAC legend