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What relations were Sydney Joseph and Leslie Hurtle Sando? Brothers Where did they go to school? Rose Park Where and when did Sydney Joseph Sando lose his life? Pozieres, France August 12 1916 What was Leslie Hurtle Sando’s calling (occupation)? Lithographer Where and when did Leslie Hurtle Sando lose his life? Mericourt, France, September 29 1918 Teachers note: Commencing 1 July 1916, the Battle at Pozieres, which was part of the Battle of the Somme, was one of the first major battles involving Australian troops on the Western Front. Australian troops were withdrawn exhausted from the area near the Hindenburg Line in October 1918 and saw no further action. It is interesting to note the younger brother died in the first major campaign involving Australians on the Western Front and the older brother lost his life in the last major campaign prior to Australian troops being withdrawn from the Western Front. (11) By accessing the Commonwealth War Graves website at www.cwgc.org Enter the name Sando and the initials of one of the brothers into the ‘Debt of Honour Register’, select World War I and the year of his death. Locate the correct record and print a certificate in his honour. The certificate will include a photo of the place where the soldier is buried or commemorated. (12) Why do you think so many people lost their lives during World War I which for the most part involved opposing armies engaged in trench warfare? The loss of life is highlighted by the breakdown of those killed from the major combatants, which appears on the next page. Country Approximate number of lives lost Great Britain and her Empire 1,000,000 France 1,300,000 Russia 1,700,000 Germany and its allies 3,500,000 Losses of life per day of the war exceeded 5,500 11
These figures above demonstrate the extremely high loss of life of which a major contributing factor were the conditions encountered in trench warfare, which typified the fighting during World War I. Students’ answers should mention the causes and consequences of trench warfare in explaining the loss of life. One major cause of this immense loss of life is that the countries involved didn't realise the destructive power of the weapons developed since the last European war almost 50 years earlier. These included; The bolt action 303 Lee Enfield Rifle, which by 1915, had a range of nearly a mile (approximately 1.6 kms) and could fire 15 rounds a minute. The even more devastating Vickers Machine Gun that fired 600 rounds a minute. The impact of modern artillery such as the howitzer (cannon) which could fire shells eight miles (approximately 12 kilometres). The toll that would be taken by grenades, flamethrowers and (eventually) gas that progressively became part of World War I arsenals. It is no surprise that by the end of 1914 both sides had dug into the earth like moles in a desperate attempt to stay alive. The resulting trench system on the Western Front not only covered the equivalent of 25,000 miles (enough to encircle the world) but also stretched non-stop from Belgium to Switzerland. The effect of the appalling conditions in the trenches resulted in all manner of diseases and deaths related to poor sanitation, extreme weather conditions and the lack of modern medicines. Soldiers who did not die by gunfire were often buried in the mud, which was the result of incessant shellfire, whilst others drowned in water in shell holes whilst seeking cover from enemy fire. Source: http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/trench.htm and for information on the Lee Enfield rifle http://members.optushome.com.au/lee-enfield/gh1.htm 12
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What relations were Sydney Joseph and Leslie Hurtle Sando?<br />
Brothers<br />
Where did they go to school?<br />
Rose Park<br />
Where and when did Sydney Joseph Sando lose his life?<br />
Pozieres, France August 12 1916<br />
What was Leslie Hurtle Sando’s calling (occupation)?<br />
Lithographer<br />
Where and when did Leslie Hurtle Sando lose his life?<br />
Mericourt, France, September 29 1918<br />
<strong>Teacher</strong>s note: Commencing 1 July 1916, the Battle at Pozieres, which was part <strong>of</strong><br />
the Battle <strong>of</strong> the Somme, was one <strong>of</strong> the first major battles involving Australian troops<br />
on the Western Front. Australian troops were withdrawn exhausted from the area near<br />
the Hindenburg Line in October 1918 and saw no further action. It is interesting to<br />
note the younger brother died in the first major campaign involving Australians on the<br />
Western Front and the older brother lost his life in the last major campaign prior to<br />
Australian troops being withdrawn from the Western Front.<br />
(11) By accessing the Commonwealth War Graves website at<br />
www.cwgc.org<br />
Enter the name Sando and the initials <strong>of</strong> one <strong>of</strong> the brothers into the ‘Debt <strong>of</strong><br />
Honour Register’, select World War I and the year <strong>of</strong> his death. Locate the<br />
correct record and print a certificate in his honour.<br />
The certificate will include a photo <strong>of</strong> the place where the soldier is buried or<br />
commemorated.<br />
(12) Why do you think so many people lost their lives during World War I<br />
which for the most part involved opposing armies engaged in trench<br />
warfare?<br />
The loss <strong>of</strong> life is highlighted by the breakdown <strong>of</strong> those killed from the major<br />
combatants, which appears on the next page.<br />
Country<br />
Approximate number <strong>of</strong> lives lost<br />
Great Britain and her Empire 1,000,000<br />
France 1,300,000<br />
Russia 1,700,000<br />
Germany and its allies 3,500,000<br />
Losses <strong>of</strong> life per day <strong>of</strong> the war exceeded 5,500<br />
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