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Decision to evacuate
Harsh winter conditions, mounting casualties, and no breakthrough led to the decision to withdraw. The evacuation was conducted in total secrecy and was one of the most successful parts of the campaign. -
Decision to Evacuate
Harsh winter conditions, mounting casualties, and no breakthrough led to the decision to withdraw. The evacuation was conducted in total secrecy and was one of the most successful parts of the campaign -
Landing at Anzac Cove
Australian and New Zealand army troops (ANZACs) landed at Gallipoli as part of the allied attempt to capture the Dardanelles and open a sea route to Russia. Troops landed at the wrong spot, facing steep cliffs and a heavy resistance from Ottoman forces -
First counterattacks
Ottoman forces launched counterattacks to push ANZACs back into the sea. Australian troops dug in and held the front line under severe pressure -
Second battle of Krithia
Australian troops (notably the 2nd Brigade) supported British and French forces in this offensive aimed at advancing from Cape Helles. It was poorly coordinated and unsuccessful -
Ottoman Counteroffensive at Anzac
Over 40,000 Ottoman troops launched a massive attack to drive the ANZACs off the peninsula. Australian forces, despite being outnumbered, repelled the assault. -
Third battle of Krithia
Australian troops were again involved in support roles in another failed attempt to advance at Cape Helles -
Battle of hunk Bali (NZ-led) & Hill 971
Part of a broader allied August Offensive to break the stalemate. Australian troops attempted to seize high ground at Hill 971, but the terrain and poor planning led to failure -
Battle of Lone Pine
A diversionary attack by the 1st Australian Division. Fierce hand to hand combat in Turkish trenches -
Battle of the Nek
A failed Australian attack by the 8th and 10th Light Horse Regiments on a narrow ridge. The assault went ahead despite inadequate artillery support and was a tragic disaster -
Battle of Hill 60
The final major assault of the Gallipoli campaign. Australian and allied forces attempted to link positions at Suvla and Anzac. The fighting was intense and confused