Many historians see the first world war as a “war of independence” for Britain's former dominions

When Britain declared war on Germany in 1914 it was committing not only its own men, but those of its empire. Most entered the war willingly. But as the war dragged on and young men died in droves, Australia, Canada, Newfoundland, New Zealand and South Africa pressed for more control over their destinies. From the archive

Many historians see the first world war as a “war of independence” for Britain's former dominions

April 25th is Anzac Day

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