Today, April 25th, Australia and New Zealand stop to remember those who have given their lives in the arenas of war in the 20th and 21st centuries. We especially remember the gallant soldiers who fought in the lost battle at Gallipoli in WW1. We celebrate that because of all who gave their lives we are free nations. In every city and many towns across Australia and New Zealand today there will be prayer services at dawn and marches through the streets. Services will also be held at Gallipoli, and in several places in France, where Anzac soldiers are buried.
You can read the story of Gallipoli in this song:
http://ericbogle.net/lyrics/lyricspdf/andbandplayedwaltzingm.pdf