Farmers Tan.

A.N.Z.A.C. day is an unofficial public holiday in Australia, (although I think it should be), a day that remembers all of the Australian and New Zealand military service people that have and are serving for our country’s.
In the U.K. it’s called red poppy day.
To signify the marine landings on the Dardanelle’s.
The A.N.Z.A.C. forces greatest loss was a suicidal attempt to capture Gallipoli in Turkey.

It is a day of having a barbeque with friends, solving the problems of the world over a cold beer, a day of two up and of course remembering and celebrating the way of life we have because of the price that these men and women paid.

I can’t imagine the insanity of war it would be horrible.

Most young people will never comprehend it as some people bravely actively serve their country by choice.

In some country’s it is mandatory to do national service for a year at least. (which i personally think is a VERY good idea).

I wasn't in the military at all but heaps of people went on to serve their country after training in cadets at Scots P.G.C. College. If it didn't make you hard as nails it taught you respect.
I did cadets for grade 11 & 12 and we were immersed in the military and patriotism as it was a co educational Scottish - Australian country boarding school doing things like bivouac, lots of shooting, marching in parades, advance party, drills, discipline and good times.
(i played the game but i made sure i had my fun).

One year for the A.N.Z.A.C. memorial service I was cenotaph guard, (the war memorial monument where the service is normally held in a park or garden in all australian towns), standing to attention with a weapon for 2-3 hours at the memorial during the laying of floral wreaths while the service took place.

I got very sunburned.