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“doomed to failure”; “finally decided to withdraw”; and “disaster” (Lawrence et al., 1986, p. 296). Contrasted within the same sections of narrative are the following terms used to describe the actions of the Australian soldiers “the Anzacs have fought heroically, and proved themselves”; and an extract from a telegram sent by King George V to the Australian prime minister “splendid conduct and bravery displayed by the Australian troops” (Lawrence et al., 1986, p. 295). The actions by Australian troops are included as examples of heroism, whereas the perspective of Great Britain is one of highlighting the actions taken by the British commanders and government as being incompetent, with clear discourses of blame attributed to Britain’s decision making throughout the Gallipoli campaign. Both perspectives are articulated overtly in the narratives, as seen in Source 7.86. … … … Source 7.86. “The landing at Gallipoli” extract from The modern world emerges (Lawrence et al., 1986, pp. 295, 296). The extracts in Source 7.86 are largely lacking emotion, and represent a detachment to the specific nature of trench warfare. This is contrasted with a case study of The battle at the Nek 386
and represents a very emotional discourse of blame attributed to Britain for the military failures of the Gallipoli campaign. Highlighted through the example of this battle (one that is well known by many Australians due to its immortalization in Peter Weir’s feature film Gallipoli), the case study in the textbook is included as Source 7.87. Source 7.87. “The battle at the Nek” extract from The modern world emerges (Lawrence et al., 1986, p. 296) In particular it is the last paragraph (see Source 7.87) that reinforces the discourse of blame, with the statement in the last sentence “and as they died, the English troops at Suvla, plainly visible from the Nek, were making tea” (Lawrence et al., 1986, p. 296). This highlights a common belief that many Australians hold towards the part of the British at Gallipoli—that the Australian soldiers were used as ‘cannon fodder’ with the British officers in command not having a clear perspective on what was occurring. This extract reinforces this view to school students. Overall, The modern world emerges (Lawrence et al., 1986) engages students with a narrative that explains some of the realities behind the myths of Australia’s participation at Gallipoli. 387
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and represents a very emotional discourse <strong>of</strong> blame attributed to Britain for the military<br />
failures <strong>of</strong> the Gallipoli campaign. Highlighted through the example <strong>of</strong> this battle (one that is<br />
well known by many Australians due to its immortalization in Peter Weir’s feature film<br />
Gallipoli), the case study in the textbook is included as Source 7.87.<br />
Source 7.87. “The battle at the Nek” extract from The modern world emerges<br />
(Lawrence et al., 1986, p. 296)<br />
In particular it is the last paragraph (see Source 7.87) that reinforces the discourse <strong>of</strong> blame,<br />
with the statement in the last sentence “and as they died, the English troops at Suvla, plainly<br />
visible from the Nek, were making tea” (Lawrence et al., 1986, p. 296). This highlights a<br />
common belief that many Australians hold towards the part <strong>of</strong> the British at Gallipoli—that<br />
the Australian soldiers were used as ‘cannon fodder’ with the British <strong>of</strong>ficers in command not<br />
having a clear perspective on what was occurring. This extract reinforces this view to school<br />
students.<br />
Overall, The modern world emerges (Lawrence et al., 1986) engages students with a narrative<br />
that explains some <strong>of</strong> the realities behind the myths <strong>of</strong> Australia’s participation at Gallipoli.<br />
387
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