Why did the Anzacs go to Gallipoli?
The Gallipoli campaign was intended to force Germany’s ally, Turkey, out of the war. This would eliminate the Turkish land and shore defences and open up the Dardanelles for the passage of the navy. It would involve British troops first capturing the tip of the peninsula on 25 April, then advancing northwards.
What Happened When the Anzacs arrived at Gallipoli?
On 25 April 1915 Australian soldiers landed at what is now called Anzac Cove on the Gallipoli Peninsula. For the vast majority of the 16,000 Australians and New Zealanders who landed on that first day, this was their first experience of combat. By that evening, 2000 of them had been killed or wounded.
What time did the Anzacs arrive at Gallipoli?
At 4:30am troops of the British 29th Division began landing at beaches on Cape Helles at the tip of the Gallipoli peninsula while further north Australian troops landed at Ari Burny.
Where did the Anzacs go before Gallipoli?
The first men to enlist in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) were sent not to Europe, as they had expected, but to Egypt for further training and to protect British interests in the Middle East and the Suez Canal.
Why is Gallipoli significant to Australia?
The national significance of the 1915 conflict, and the heritage value of the Gallipoli Peninsula, is undisputed. Australia’s greatest military defeat has been transformed, through time and remembrance, into iconic status.
Did the Turks know the Anzacs were coming?
“That is, the Turks knew there was an evacuation being prepared but they didn’t know exactly when and they didn’t know where [the troops] were going.
Why is Anzac Cove significant?
It became famous as the site of World War I landing of the ANZACs (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) on 25 April 1915. Following the landing at Anzac Cove, the beach became the main base for the Australian and New Zealand troops for the eight months of the Gallipoli campaign.
What was one famous attacks made by the ANZACs at Gallipoli?
As a diversion, on the 6 August, the ANZACs successfully attacked and captured a Turkish Trench at Lone Pine. A simultaneous British attack at Krithia Vineyard in the Helles sector, however, was not successful and was again marked by the heavy casualties that characterised all battles in the area.
Why did Australia go to Egypt?
Australian soldiers volunteered to fight Germans in Europe in WWI and were surprised to find themselves in Egypt’s desert with exotic Cairo nearby. Before the horrors of Gallipoli and the Western Front, the wide-eyed young men of Australia’s new army met the hardships and exotic temptations of early 20th century Cairo.