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Adcock begins by providing an overview of the geopolitical significance of Australia and New Zealand in the British Empire and their enthusiastic response to the call for war. He describes how these relatively young nations, far from the European theater of war, rapidly mobilized their forces to assist the Allied cause, emphasizing the sense of duty and patriotism that motivated thousands of volunteers to travel across the globe to fight.The narrative then shifts to key military engagements, most notably the Gallipoli Campaign, where ANZAC troops played a central role in the attempted invasion of the Ottoman Empire. Adcock paints a vivid picture of the harsh conditions the soldiers faced—rugged terrain, lack of supplies, and relentless enemy fire—while highlighting their courage and endurance. He also discusses the critical naval operations in which Australian and New Zealand forces participated, emphasizing the strategic importance of these actions to the overall Allied war effort.