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Landing at Anzac Cove
Australian and New Zealand troops (ANZACs) landed at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915 to help the Allies capture the Dardanelles and open a route to Russia. They landed at the wrong spot and faced steep cliffs and strong Ottoman resistance. The campaign failed and caused many casualties. Despite this, it became a symbol of bravery and mateship, shaping identity in Australia and New Zealand. Anzac Day is now held each year to honour their sacrifice. -
First Counterattacks
The first counterattacks at Gallipoli started on the night of April 25 and continued into April 26, 1915, just after the ANZAC landing. Ottoman forces launched strong attacks to push the Allies back into the sea. The fighting was intense, with many casualties on both sides. Even though they were outnumbered and under constant fire, the ANZACs held their ground. These early battles started a long and deadly stalemate. -
Second Battle of Krithia
The Second Battle of Krithia happened on 2 May 1915 during the Gallipoli campaign. Allied forces, which included British, French, and some ANZAC troops, attacked to capture the village of Krithia and move toward Achi Baba. Poor planning, strong Ottoman defenses, and communication problems resulted in little progress and many casualties. The battle highlighted how hard it was to break the Ottoman lines and marked another costly failure in the campaign. -
Ottoman Counteroffensive at Anzac
On 19 May 1915, the Ottoman forces launched a major attack at ANZAC to try to push the ANZAC troops off the beachhead. They used both artillery and infantry in a large, coordinated effort to take over the ANZAC trenches. Even though the fighting was intense and there were many casualties, the ANZAC soldiers managed to hold their ground. This failed attack showed the strength and determination of the ANZAC troops and marked a turning point, leading to a long stalemate that lasted for months. -
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Third Battle of Krithia
The Third Battle of Krithia happened on June 4-5, 1915. Allied forces tried again to capture the village of Krithia and move towards Achi Baba. British, French, and ANZAC troops faced strong Ottoman defenses, tough terrain, and poor coordination. Despite heavy artillery fire and many attacks, the Allies made little progress and suffered many casualties. This showed the ongoing challenges and stalemate of the Gallipoli campaign. -
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Battle of Lone Pine
The Battle of Lone Pine, fought from 6 to 10 August 1915, was a fierce and brutal conflict during the Gallipoli campaign. Australian troops launched a surprise attack to capture Ottoman trenches at Lone Pine, The fighting aimed to distract from the larger August Offensive. Intense hand-to-hand combat took place in small spaces. The Australians took control of the position, but both sides suffered heavy losses, making it one of the bloodiest battles of the campaign. -
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Battle of Chunuk Bair (NZ-led) & Hill 971
The Battle of Chunuk Bair, led by New Zealand troops, took place from 6 to 21 August 1915 during the Gallipoli campaign. The goal was to capture the strategic high ground of Chunuk Bair and Hill 971 to break the stalemate. After fierce fighting and heavy casualties, the New Zealanders briefly secured Chunuk Bair but were eventually pushed back by Ottoman counterattacks, resulting in a costly and inconclusive battle. -
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Battle of the Nek
The Battle of the Nek happened on 7 August 1915 during the August Offensive at Gallipoli. Australian light horsemen made several small, direct attacks across a narrow ridge against well-prepared Ottoman defenses. These attacks led to heavy Australian casualties because of poor planning and strong enemy fire. Despite their bravery, the repeated assaults did not succeed and ended in a costly defeat. -
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Battle of Hill 60
The Battle of Hill 60, fought from 21 to 29 August 1915, was part of the Gallipoli campaign’s final Allied offensives. British and ANZAC troops aimed to capture this strategic high ground to break Ottoman defenses. Despite heavy artillery bombardments and fierce fighting, the Ottomans held their positions. The battle resulted in significant casualties and little territorial gain, highlighting the ongoing deadlock and difficulty of the campaign. -
Decision to Evacuate
In November 1915, Allied commanders decided to evacuate the Gallipoli Peninsula after months of stalemate, heavy casualties, and little progress. The harsh conditions, disease, and strong Ottoman resistance made the campaign unsustainable. The evacuation was carefully planned and executed between December 1915 and January 1916, becoming one of the most successful parts of the campaign as troops withdrew with minimal losses, ending the costly and unsuccessful Gallipoli operation. -
Evacuation of Anzac and Suvla Begins
The evacuation of the ANZACs and Allied forces from Anzac Cove and Sulva Bay began on 15 December 1915. After months of fighting and hardship, the withdrawal was carefully planned to avoid alerting Ottoman forces. Troops quietly left under cover of darkness using deception tactics. The evacuation was highly successful, with minimal casualties, marking the end of the ANZAC presence on the Gallipoli Peninsula and concluding a difficult and costly campaign. -
Complete Evacuation of Anzac Cove
The complete evacuation of Anzac Cove was successfully finished on 20 December 1915. After weeks of careful planning and secret withdrawal, the last ANZAC troops quietly left the peninsula under cover of darkness. Deception tactics fooled Ottoman forces into believing the area was still occupied. This well-executed evacuation avoided heavy casualties and marked the end of the ANZAC campaign at Gallipoli, closing a chapter of bravery and sacrifice. -
Final Evacuation from Cape Helles
The final evacuation from Cape Helles was completed on 9 January 1916, marking the end of the Gallipoli campaign. After months of fighting and harsh conditions, British and Allied troops withdrew under careful planning and secrecy to avoid Ottoman detection. The evacuation was carried out smoothly with minimal casualties, successfully ending the costly and unsuccessful campaign and allowing surviving soldiers to return home.