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1 online resource : illustrations Website catalogued: 21 Aug. 2017 AnyQuestions is funded by the Ministry of Education, managed by the National Library of New Zealand, and staffed by librarians from right around New Zealand Topics covered: Anzac Day, Anzac, World War 1, First World War, Anzacs, soldiers, New Zealand Army, war, poppy, Anzac biscuits, Dawn Service, Anzac services, parades, Last Post, Ode, Anzac traditions, public holiday, veterans, Australian Army, New Zealanders, Flanders fields, returned servicemen, returned servicewomen. Social sciences: Continuity and change; identity, culture and organisation Contents: Anzac history -- Anzac Day -- Anzac symbols -- Anzac experiences -- Anzac poetry -- Primary sources -- Books Summary: ANZAC is the acronym for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. It came about in 1914 during World War One when the Australian Army and the New Zealand Army formed the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. This new unit became known as the Anzacs, to acknowledge both countries. Anzac Day, Anzac poppies and Anzac biscuits are all associated with the Anzac soldiers and are part of the history and culture of New Zealand. In this entry we will show you how to find information about the ANZACs and Anzac Day Senior primary (Years 5-8); Junior secondary (Years 7-10) Many answers