Gallipoli Campaign
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introduction
The Gallipoli Campaign, also known as the Dardanelles Campaign or the Battle of Gallipoli or the Battle of Çanakkale took place on the Gallipoli peninsula (Gelibolu in modern Turkey) in the Ottoman Empire between 25 April 1915 and 9 January 1916, during World War I.
the trenches
Australian sniper using a periscope rifle at Gallipoli, 1915. He is aided by a spotter with a periscope. The men are believed to belong to the Australian 2nd Light Horse Regiment and the location is probably Quinn's Post.
turkish parade
Turkish troops on parade at Gallipoli during World War I, circa 1915.
the fight
The ANZACs fighting for freedom in Gallipoli
Gallipoli Facts
Facts
- There were nearly half a million casualties during the campaign, according to the Australian Department of Veterans' Affairs.
- A joint British and French operation was mounted to capture the Ottoman capital of Constantinople and secure a sea route to Russia.
- Autumn and winter brought relief from the heat, but also led to gales, flooding and frostbite.
- In the summer, the heat was atrocious, and in conjunction with bad sanitation, led to so many flies that eating became extremely difficult.