1915 Timeline of Gallipoli campaign

Consisting of many battles and diversionary campaigns Gallipoli ended up as eight months of similar warfare to that in Europe. The familiar trench warfare, taking and losing of territory and of course the huge loss of life.

Gallipoli was of course famous for involving large numbers of Australian and New Zealand (ANZAC) forces and remains a significant commemoration to this day.

The initial campaign was beset with difficulties with submarines being lost or running aground and ships being sunk by mines.

A brief truce took place on 24th May 1915 to allow troops to bury their dead but this didn’t last for long.

The arrival of reinforcements led to an increase in hostilities.

When word got out about the hopelessness of the campaign it eventually led to the evacuation.

 

Books and Films:

Alan Morehead’s book is an excellent resource on the Gallipoli campaign. Although it may not be the most up to date it is full of useful information

Probably the most well known feature film about Gallipoli and featuring a very young Mel Gibson it’s still well worth watching.