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"While walking towards a section of trench where the New Zealand forces were stationed, I spotted two boys sleeping side by side around the corner among the sackbags and supply boxes. They looked about 18 years old, just old enough to join but donned different unifroms from each other. One was the Australian uniform with the familiar slouch hat covering his face. The other was from the New Zealand force.

It was odd to see the Australian so far from his flock. I asked one of the nearby soldiers about the boys. They were both brothers it seemed and living in the two countries before volunteering their respective armies. The Australian had a habit of coming over the New Zealand lines to check on the younger one, every now and then. No one seemed to pay much attention to the two boys. Giving them some space to rest unbothered despite the cramped spaces of the trenches.

It was a joyous moment to see the brotherly bond between the two. But I fear the grimness and mortality of war may tear them apart."

- Unknown war journalist

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Lest we forget.

Today is ANZAC Day here in Australia and New Zealand. A day of remembrance for those who sacrificed their lives in war and conflict.

For those who don't know, ANZAC stands for the "Australian and New Zealand Army Corp" and the Gallipoli Campaign was the first time that both Australians and New Zealanders fought in a campaign. As they landed on the beaches, they were facing against the Ottoman/Turkish army who were defending their homeland as the Allied forces kept coming on the beaches. After eight months of fighting, in the end the Gallipoli Campaign was a loss for the Allied forces and a victory for the Turkish defenders. Yet for the ANZACs, the Gallipoli Campaign was an experience that helped shape who they were as countries, through a "Baptist of Fire". It had a lasting impact onto their identities, their relationship with each other and even mutual respect for their 'enemy' Turkey which turned into a friendship that continues on to this day.

2017 was the centennial anniversary of the Gallipoli Landings, all part of the broader 100 year anniversary of the First World War.

It has been a while since I did something Hetalia-related. While I was drawing this, I had an idea of a journal-like entry of a war journalist and his perspective when they spotted these two Nations together (and not knowing that they're Nation). In detailed hand drawn - sketch and lineart. I'm not the best with colouring traditionally so I left it as this.

Australia, New Zealand (c) Hetalia
Hetalia (c) Hidekaz Himaruya
Artwork (c) AuFigirl

Description
"While walking towards a section of trench where the New Zealand forces were stationed, I spotted two boys sleeping side by side around the corner among the sackbags and supply boxes. They looked about 18 years old, just old enough to join but donned different unifroms from each other. One was the Australian uniform with the familiar slouch hat covering his face. The other was from the New Zealand force.

It was odd to see the Australian so far from his flock. I asked one of the nearby soldiers about the boys. They were both brothers it seemed and living in the two countries before volunteering their respective armies. The Australian had a habit of coming over the New Zealand lines to check on the younger one, every now and then. No one seemed to pay much attention to the two boys. Giving them some space to rest unbothered despite the cramped spaces of the trenches.

It was a joyous moment to see the brotherly bond between the two. But I fear the grimness and mortality of war may tear them apart."

- Unknown war journalist

---

Lest we forget.

Today is ANZAC Day here in Australia and New Zealand. A day of remembrance for those who sacrificed their lives in war and conflict.

For those who don't know, ANZAC stands for the "Australian and New Zealand Army Corp" and the Gallipoli Campaign was the first time that both Australians and New Zealanders fought in a campaign. As they landed on the beaches, they were facing against the Ottoman/Turkish army who were defending their homeland as the Allied forces kept coming on the beaches. After eight months of fighting, in the end the Gallipoli Campaign was a loss for the Allied forces and a victory for the Turkish defenders. Yet for the ANZACs, the Gallipoli Campaign was an experience that helped shape who they were as countries, through a "Baptist of Fire". It had a lasting impact onto their identities, their relationship with each other and even mutual respect for their 'enemy' Turkey which turned into a friendship that continues on to this day.

2017 was the centennial anniversary of the Gallipoli Landings, all part of the broader 100 year anniversary of the First World War.

It has been a while since I did something Hetalia-related. While I was drawing this, I had an idea of a journal-like entry of a war journalist and his perspective when they spotted these two Nations together (and not knowing that they're Nation). In detailed hand drawn - sketch and lineart. I'm not the best with colouring traditionally so I left it as this.

Australia, New Zealand (c) Hetalia
Hetalia (c) Hidekaz Himaruya
Artwork (c) AuFigirl