... the Anzacs after Gallipoli. Their patriotism, dedication, tolerance and loyalty had won the hearts of the nation and had put Australia on the map. Although the initial declaration of war was met by enthusiasm at home, as news began to filter back to Australia of the Gallipoli ... campaign, and later as casualty figures from France increased, enlistment figures began to decrease. By the middle of 1915, the physical requirements were dropped so that more men became eligible; however voluntary enlistment figures in the AIF did not maintain Australia's fighting capacity. The Australian ... ...

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