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.
Commencing 25th April 1915 to 9th January 1916, in the Great War, the Gallipoli campaign took place in the Turkish Peninsula of Gallipoli. So as to maintain a route by sea to Russia and capture the Ottoman capital, the British Empire joined forces with the French. The campaign was a failure with each side taking severe casualties.
This campaign resulted in the first major battle ever attempted by a joint force of Australians and New Zealand Army Corps better known as ANZAC. Both countries 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 died in battle were laid to rest at the Chunuk Bair Cemetery by the enemy. A total of 632 Commonwealth servicemen are laid to rest at this cemetery along with approximately 850 New Zealand troopers who were killed on the peninsula. The architect of the Gallipoli campaign was the one and only Winston Churchill. The overall Allied losses were over 200,000 and ironically, the most successful part of the operation was the retreat.
Commencing 25th April 1915 to 9th January 1916, in the Great War, the Gallipoli campaign took place in the Turkish Peninsula of Gallipoli. So as to maintain a route by sea to Russia and capture the Ottoman capital, the British Empire joined forces with the French. The campaign was a failure with each side taking severe casualties.
This campaign resulted in the first major battle ever attempted by a joint force of Australians and New Zealand Army Corps better known as ANZAC. Both countries 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 died in battle were laid to rest at the Chunuk Bair Cemetery by the enemy. A total of 632 Commonwealth servicemen are laid to rest at this cemetery along with approximately 850 New Zealand troopers who were killed on the peninsula. The architect of the Gallipoli campaign was the one and only Winston Churchill. The overall Allied losses were over 200,000 and ironically, the most successful part of the operation was the retreat.
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The Gallipoli operation was a catastrophe. No ground was taken and casualties were high. The casualties were particularly bad for Australia and New Zealand.. This article, How The Gallipoli Campaign Is Commemorated is released under a creative commons attribution license.
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