Importance Of Gallipoli

World War I was the first Global conflict in which is referred to as the Great War. World War I began on July 28, 1914, when Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. This small conflict between the two countries grew rapidly with Germany, Russia, Great Britain, and France all drawn into the war, this is because most were involved in treaties which made them have to defend certain other countries. Turkey Gallipoli played a big part in World War I. Most importantly some points on Gallipoli are: Why was it Gallipoli and not the western front, the first landing, life on Gallipoli, the Lone Pine and the evacuation.

Firstly, why was it Gallipoli and not the western front. At first they fought on the western front but soon concluded in late 1914 that it could not be won by either forces. Then it was suggested that Germany could be

The first Landing on the beaches of Gallipoli took place on the 25th of April. The British and French troops landed around Cape Helles. While the Australians and New Zealanders landed before dawn north of Gaba Tepe. They had to make their way up the shore and steep cliffs while under the fire of the Turks. There was much fighting and confusion during the first landing. The Anzacs later found that they only had a few square kilometres of the beaches and cliffs. The Turks launched many counterattacks throughout the night but the ANZAC’s get there line. Although the Turks still held a high position, for the ANZAC’s it was a triumph but many died that day. A description of the landing by British general Sir Ian Hamilton, commander of the 80 000 Allied troops at Gallipoli says: ‘Like lightning they leapt ashore…so vigorous was the onslaught that the Turks made no attempt to withstand it a fled from ridge to ridge pursues by Australian infantry’. The first landing was an experience the Australians wouldn’t forget with many lost and a triumph of getting