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General (Field Marshal) Birdwood / Stamp
Field Marshal WILLIAM RIDDELL BIRDWOOD, 1st Baron Birdwood (1865 - 1951) First World War British general. Commander of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) during the Gallipoli Campaign in 1915
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1865 1951 Anzac Australian Baron Birdwood Campaign Gallipoli Marshal Riddell Stamp Zealand Will I Am
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This striking photograph captures the stern yet resolute gaze of Field Marshal William Riddell Birdwood, 1st Baron Birdwood (1865-1951), a renowned British general who played a pivotal role in the First World War, particularly during the Gallipoli Campaign in 1915 as Commander of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC). Birdwood's military career began in the British Army in India, and he served in various capacities in the Sudan and South Africa before the outbreak of the First World War. In 1915, Birdwood was appointed to lead the ANZAC forces during the Gallipoli Campaign, a failed attempt to capture the Dardanelles Straits and secure a sea route to Russia. Despite the ultimate failure of the campaign, Birdwood's leadership and determination were instrumental in shaping the ANZAC legend and forging a strong bond between Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. After the war, Birdwood was awarded the title of Field Marshal and created a Baronet, and later a Baron, in the peerage. He continued to serve in various military and diplomatic roles until his retirement in 1932. This photograph, taken in the later years of his life, captures the distinguished and revered figure that Birdwood had become in the annals of military history. This image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the ANZAC forces during the Gallipoli Campaign and the enduring legacy of their bravery and determination. The photograph is a valuable historical document, providing a glimpse into the life of a great military leader and the events that shaped the course of the First World War and the relationship between Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
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