Gallipoli+Letters

__ANZAC Glossary__ Here are just a few words that you may be able to use in your letters. If you want to check out some more there is a full A-Z glossary here > __http://europeanhistory.about.com/od/worldwar1/a/ww1glossb.htm__

__ANZAC__: Australian and New Zealand Army Corps

__Bayonet__: A blade which is attached to the end of a firearm for close quarter fighting; used by all nations.

__Billjim__: Slang for Australian soldiers, used by Australians.

__Billy__: Australian nickname for a cooking-pot or can.

__Bonzer__: Anzac slang for good.

__Bullocky__: Anzac slang for bad language.

__Chats__: Australian nickname for lice.

__Digger__: ANZAC soldier.

__Dinkum__: Australian colloquialism for 'good'.

__Duck-Board__: Slatted wooden planking used for flooring trenches or muddy ground.

__Fire-Step__: A step built into the trench wall for soldiers to fire or observe. The floor of the trench was lower so that the soldiers could walk upright without exposing their heads.

__Kiwi__: Term used to describe a New Zealander.

__No Man's Land__: The territory between the two front lines.

__Over the Top__: To leave the front trench and attack the enemy.

__Trench Foot__: Infection of the foot which could become gangrenous, caused by exposure to wet and cold.

__Tucker__: Food.