Question
During World War II, the US 1st Marine Division adopted this ballad by Banjo Paterson as their official march. For 10 points each:
[10m] Name this song, which "the Band Played" in an Eric Bogle song memorializing the Gallipoli campaign. It is considered Australia's "unofficial national anthem."
ANSWER: "Waltzing Matilda" [or "And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda"]
[10h] Bogle's song laments how Australian troops "were butchered" at Suvla Bay during Gallipoli, though they mostly fought at a cove with this name. William Birdwood commanded a corps of this name.
ANSWER: ANZAC [or Australian and New Zealand Army Corps]
[10e] Bogle's song was written to protest participation in this war. Harold Holt pledged he was "all the way with LBJ" during this war, which included the Tet Offensive.
ANSWER: Vietnam War [or Second Indochina War; prompt on Indochina War]
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Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 PACE NSC | 06/07/2025 | Y | 42 | 18.10 | 100% | 55% | 26% |