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Originally posted by Tony Smith
.. commemorates the day, 25th April 1915, when members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (The ANZACs!) landed on Gallipoli peninsula, Turkey, and over several months, despite bravery, courage and good humour, saw the demise of too many good mates.

Yes indeed, I had made a mental note to mention it but you all have beat me to it.

Lets not forget who was the main instigator and driving force of this whole sorry saga who had the First Sea Lord (Jackie Fisher)sacked for opposing him and then, when it all went to rats as the experienced commanders had always said it would, was subsequently relieved of his post.

A bit of distancing (spin) and subsequent developments tended to sweep this example of incompetence and arrogance under the carpet.

Like to have a stab at the (famous) name, Venerable-Dame of Manitoba?

R.