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.
Beginning 25th April 1915 to 9th January 1916, in World War 1, the Gallipoli campaign was launched in the Turkish Peninsula of Gallipoli. In an effort to maintain a sea route to Russia and take the Ottoman capital, the British joined forces with the French. The campaign was a failure with each side enduring heavy deaths and injuries.
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.
On the morning of 25th April 1915, the 1st Australian Division troops arrived at Anzac Cove on the shores located on the North Beach. It was here where Albert Jacka had become the first Aussie to be awarded the Victoria Cross. Jacka fought off an attack on the section of trench he was in 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. Frequently in the cold pre-dawn, thousands of pilgrims assemble here to commemorate the legacy left behind by the fallen World War 1 heroes.
An additional important destination is the Chunuk Bair Cemetery located on the ridge running on the north eastern side of the Brighton Beach. Among the main goals of the Chunuk Bair is the Sari Bair Battle of August 6th to 10th, 1915. The New Zealand Infantry Brigade were responsible for this assault but the Turkish Army Corps in the end overran them.
Commonwealth soldiers who perished in battle were laid to rest at the Chunuk Bair Cemetery by the enemy. In total 632 Commonwealth soldiers are buried here along with approximately 850 New Zealand troopers who died on the peninsula. The man behind the Gallipoli campaign was none other than Winston Churchill. The combined Allied casualties were over 200,000 and paradoxically, the most successful aspect of the campaign was the withdrawal.
Beginning 25th April 1915 to 9th January 1916, in World War 1, the Gallipoli campaign was launched in the Turkish Peninsula of Gallipoli. In an effort to maintain a sea route to Russia and take the Ottoman capital, the British joined forces with the French. The campaign was a failure with each side enduring heavy deaths and injuries.
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.
On the morning of 25th April 1915, the 1st Australian Division troops arrived at Anzac Cove on the shores located on the North Beach. It was here where Albert Jacka had become the first Aussie to be awarded the Victoria Cross. Jacka fought off an attack on the section of trench he was in 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. Frequently in the cold pre-dawn, thousands of pilgrims assemble here to commemorate the legacy left behind by the fallen World War 1 heroes.
An additional important destination is the Chunuk Bair Cemetery located on the ridge running on the north eastern side of the Brighton Beach. Among the main goals of the Chunuk Bair is the Sari Bair Battle of August 6th to 10th, 1915. The New Zealand Infantry Brigade were responsible for this assault but the Turkish Army Corps in the end overran them.
Commonwealth soldiers who perished in battle were laid to rest at the Chunuk Bair Cemetery by the enemy. In total 632 Commonwealth soldiers are buried here along with approximately 850 New Zealand troopers who died on the peninsula. The man behind the Gallipoli campaign was none other than Winston Churchill. The combined Allied casualties were over 200,000 and paradoxically, the most successful aspect of the campaign was the withdrawal.
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The Gallipoli campaign was nothing short of a catastrophe. No ground was captured and losses were extreme. The losses were particularly bad for Australia and New Zealand.. This article, Just How The Gallipoli Campaign Is Commemorated is available for free reprint.