ANZAC soldiers who lost their lives while battling in the world's fiercest wars were laid to rest at Gallipoli. You can find tours of the region that will give you an insight at the initiatives in the memory and preservation of those fallen heroes who make both Australians and New Zealanders proud.
Beginning 25th April 1915 to 9th January 1916, in World War 1, the Gallipoli campaign was launched in the Turkish Peninsula of Gallipoli. In an effort to maintain a sea route to Russia and take the Ottoman capital, the British joined forces with the French. The campaign was a failure with each side enduring heavy deaths and injuries.
This campaign led to the very first major battle ever undertaken by a combined force of Australians and New Zealand Army Corps also known as ANZAC. Both nations consider this campaign as the birth of national consciousness. The Anzac Commemorative Site is the most important destination and tour sites.
In the small hours of 25th April 1915, the 1st Australian Division landed at Anzac Cove on the coast line situated on the North Beach. It was here at Anzac Cove that Albert Jacka became the very first Australian to be granted the Victoria Cross. Jacka defended an attack on the section of trench he was guarding from 7 Turkish solders. Having a graphic representation showing the campaign account, this memorial site holds a commemorative focus. A thought provoking annual dawn service is held at this site every year on the 25th day of April. Regularly in the cold pre-dawn, 1000's of people gather here to commemorate the legacy left behind by the fallen First World War heroes.
An additional crucial location is the Chunuk Bair Cemetery positioned on the ridge running on the north eastern side of the Brighton Beach. Among the main objectives of the Chunuk Bair is the Sari Bair Battle of August 6th to 10th, 1915. The New Zealand Infantry Brigade were involved in this assault but the Turkish Army Corps in the end overran them.
Commonwealth troops who perished in battle were laid to rest at the Chunuk Bair Cemetery by the Turks. In total 632 Commonwealth servicemen are laid to rest at this cemetery together with around 850 New Zealand troops who died on the peninsula. The man behind the Gallipoli campaign was the one and only Winston Churchill. The combined Allied losses were over 200,000 and ironically, the most successful part of the operation was the withdrawal.
Beginning 25th April 1915 to 9th January 1916, in World War 1, the Gallipoli campaign was launched in the Turkish Peninsula of Gallipoli. In an effort to maintain a sea route to Russia and take the Ottoman capital, the British joined forces with the French. The campaign was a failure with each side enduring heavy deaths and injuries.
This campaign led to the very first major battle ever undertaken by a combined force of Australians and New Zealand Army Corps also known as ANZAC. Both nations consider this campaign as the birth of national consciousness. The Anzac Commemorative Site is the most important destination and tour sites.
In the small hours of 25th April 1915, the 1st Australian Division landed at Anzac Cove on the coast line situated on the North Beach. It was here at Anzac Cove that Albert Jacka became the very first Australian to be granted the Victoria Cross. Jacka defended an attack on the section of trench he was guarding from 7 Turkish solders. Having a graphic representation showing the campaign account, this memorial site holds a commemorative focus. A thought provoking annual dawn service is held at this site every year on the 25th day of April. Regularly in the cold pre-dawn, 1000's of people gather here to commemorate the legacy left behind by the fallen First World War heroes.
An additional crucial location is the Chunuk Bair Cemetery positioned on the ridge running on the north eastern side of the Brighton Beach. Among the main objectives of the Chunuk Bair is the Sari Bair Battle of August 6th to 10th, 1915. The New Zealand Infantry Brigade were involved in this assault but the Turkish Army Corps in the end overran them.
Commonwealth troops who perished in battle were laid to rest at the Chunuk Bair Cemetery by the Turks. In total 632 Commonwealth servicemen are laid to rest at this cemetery together with around 850 New Zealand troops who died on the peninsula. The man behind the Gallipoli campaign was the one and only Winston Churchill. The combined Allied losses were over 200,000 and ironically, the most successful part of the operation was the withdrawal.
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The Gallipoli campaign was a catastrophe. No ground was captured and losses were extreme. The losses were particularly bad for Australia and New Zealand.. Free reprint available from: The Way The Gallipoli Campaign Is Commemorated.