Australian and New Zealand soldiers who lost their lives while fighting in the world's fiercest wars were laid to rest at Gallipoli. You can find tours of the region giving you an insight at the efforts in the commemoration and preservation of these fallen heroes who make both Aussies and Kiwis proud.
From 25th April 1915 to 9th January 1916, during World War 1, the Gallipoli campaign was fought in the Turkish Peninsula of Gallipoli. So as to secure a route by sea to Russia and seize the Ottoman capital, the British Empire joined forces with the French. The operation was a failure with each side suffering heavy casualties.
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 early hours of 25th April 1915, the 1st Australian Division arrived at Anzac Cove on the shoreline positioned on the North Beach. It was here where Albert Jacka had become the first Aussie to be awarded the Victoria Cross. Jacka fought off an assault on the part of trench he was in from 7 Turkish solders. Having a visual portrayal showing the campaign story, this memorial site retains a commemorative focus. A moving annual dawn service is held at this site every year on the anniversary. Usually in the chilly pre-dawn, thousands of people gather here to commemorate the legacy left behind by the fallen heroes of World War 1.
An additional important destination is the Chunuk Bair Cemetery located on the ridge running on the north eastern side of the Brighton Beach. Among the main goals of the Chunuk Bair is the Sari Bair Battle of August 6th to 10th, 1915. The New Zealand Infantry Brigade were responsible for 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.
From 25th April 1915 to 9th January 1916, during World War 1, the Gallipoli campaign was fought in the Turkish Peninsula of Gallipoli. So as to secure a route by sea to Russia and seize the Ottoman capital, the British Empire joined forces with the French. The operation was a failure with each side suffering heavy casualties.
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 early hours of 25th April 1915, the 1st Australian Division arrived at Anzac Cove on the shoreline positioned on the North Beach. It was here where Albert Jacka had become the first Aussie to be awarded the Victoria Cross. Jacka fought off an assault on the part of trench he was in from 7 Turkish solders. Having a visual portrayal showing the campaign story, this memorial site retains a commemorative focus. A moving annual dawn service is held at this site every year on the anniversary. Usually in the chilly pre-dawn, thousands of people gather here to commemorate the legacy left behind by the fallen heroes of World War 1.
An additional important destination is the Chunuk Bair Cemetery located on the ridge running on the north eastern side of the Brighton Beach. Among the main goals of the Chunuk Bair is the Sari Bair Battle of August 6th to 10th, 1915. The New Zealand Infantry Brigade were responsible for 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 operation was nothing short of a catastrophe. No ground was taken and casualties were high. The losses were particularly bad for Australia and New Zealand.. Also published at How The Gallipoli Campaign Is Remembered.
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