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Who Are We?
Anzac Gaming Community |
The A.G.C - or 'ANZACs' as we are known - are a community of gamers that originated in DOD:S. We run multiple servers across a number of games and a forum for discussion. Widely known for our large member base and community atmosphere, we are easily recognised by our gamer tag: <Rank>. <Name> | ANZAC <Company> ie: Sgt. JohnSmith | ANZAC 3rd. Anzac's is a community dedicated to creating a safe and fun gaming experience for people of all ages and backgrounds, specilising in FPS, WW2 and Survival games. ANZAC' members are made up of Serving, Ex-serving and Civilian members from both Australia and New Zealand who enjoy online gaming together in the ANZAC spirit. Every year the community holds special events on key dates such as Rememberance Day. For more information on ANZAC's see The Forum. |
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What does 'Anzac' stand for?
Australia and New Zealand's History |
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ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. On the 25th of April 1915, Australian and New Zealand soldiers formed part of the allied expedition that set out to capture the Gallipoli peninsula. These brave soldiers became know as ANZACs and defined the ANZAC spirit that continues on to this day. The Spirit of ANZAC is an unseen, unpredictable, unquenchable thirst for what is right, for freedom and for peace. Despite being intangible, the Spirit of ANZAC is a cornerstone which underpins our Australian image, way of life and is an integral part of our heritage. - From one of our members:
In 1915, as part of the larger Imperial Force, the ANZACs were brought in from training in Egypt to participate in the Gallipoli landings. The ANZACs comprised the 1st Australian Division and the composite New Zealand and Australian Division. Unlike the European armies of the period, the Australian Imperial Force was formed from volunteers. 
The ANZACs landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula at dawn on the 25th April and met fierce resistance. Instead of finding the flat beach they expected, they found they had been landed at an incorrect position and faced steep cliffs and constant barrages of enemy fire and shelling. The ANZACs were on the Gallipoli Peninsula for only 8 months, yet around 8,000 of them died there. The landing at Gallipoli was seen as a story of courage and endurance amongst death and despair, in the face of poor leadership from London, and unsuccessful strategies. War correspondents, such as Charles Bean, hailed the Australians for their dash in attack and doggedness in defence and the ANZAC legend was born. "It is a legend not of sweeping military victories so much as triumphs against the odds, of courage and ingenuity in adversity. It is a legend of free and independent spirits whose discipline derived less from military formalities and customs than from the bonds of mateship and the demands of necessity."
The Gallipoli campaign was the beginning of true Australian nationhood. When Australia went to war in 1914, many white Australians believed that their Commonwealth had no history, that it was not yet a true nation, that its most glorious days still lay ahead of it. In this sense the Gallipoli campaign was a defining moment for Australia as a new nation, but also a key moment in the evolution of a particular image of Australian masculinity. "The major features of an ANZAC legend were discernible very early in the campaign: Australians were bold and ferocious in battle but were unwilling to bow to military discipline. An ANZAC never flinched - if he died it was with a joke, or a wry smile on his face - yet nor would he salute a superior officer....In the ANZAC legend, the Australian Imperial Force was a democratic organisation, in which there were friendly relations between officers and men, and anyone could rise from the ranks to a commission."
Nearly every town or suburb in Australia has a war memorial to honour war veterans. Some list just the dead, some list those who served and returned home.
Lest We Forget. |
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Member Units:
Current Anzac units and what they mean. |
Servers List:
Where to find us. |
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ANZAC HQ For those who specilise in the running of ANZACs and work behind-the-scenes. These are the more senior members of anzacs. ANZAC 1st The Realism Unit with members active in the DOD:S Realism Mod. Currently the lagest company, they have their own server. ANZAC 2nd The 'Pubblers' unit with members who prefer a normal, relaxed and social DOD:S game. The most active company, these are the every-day players. ANZAC 3rd The Scrim Unit who make up our competition DOD:S teams and compete against other clans. Our competitive players who often have a high number of hours and skills. ANZAC 4th The Multi-Gamers Unit for members who play together in games other then DOD:S. Other games vary. ANZAC 5th The DayZ Unit for members who are highly active in the DayZ mod - a non-DOD:S game. Our fastest growing company, with a large infulx of new and old members. ANZAC NZ The New Zealand unit for members from New Zealand who wish to uphold their heritage. The company with the highest member-retention rate, a small yet respected group.
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Steam Group - ANZACRealismUnit |
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For More Information on ANZAC soldiers
Australian and New Zealand Government Sites |
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Key Dates for ANZACs
Special Dates in the Year when events usually occur |
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