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Military action at Gallipoli

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Military action at Gallipoli

Selection of images showing the action throughout the campaign

The Dardanelles action on 18 March at around 12.30pm

The Dardanelles action on 18 March at around 12.30pm

Illustrated London News [London, England], 1 May 1915

The 'Triumph' come up to support the French ships, the 'Suffren' and 'Bouvet' at about 12.45pm on 18 March

The 'Triumph' come up to support the French ships, the 'Suffren' and 'Bouvet' at about 12.45pm on 18 March

Illustrated London News [London, England], 1 May 1915

A general view of the action in the Dardanelles at about 1pm on 18 Mach - the hottest period of action that day

A general view of the action in the Dardanelles at about 1pm on 18 Mach - the hottest period of action that day

Illustrated London News [London, England], 1 May 1915

Ammunition on a beach

Ammunition on a beach

Tasmanian Archive

Reconnaissance on 18 April in preparation for the forcing of the Dardanelles

Reconnaissance on 18 April in preparation for the forcing of the Dardanelles

Illustrated London News [London, England], 15 May 1916

A Royal Navy Air Service armoured car, with a fox's mask as a mascot

A Royal Navy Air Service armoured car, with a fox's mask as a mascot

Illustrated London News [London, England], 24 July 1915

Artillery limbers being off-loaded at W Beach, Cape Helles.

Artillery limbers being off-loaded at W Beach, Cape Helles.

Imperial War Museum

The opening phase of the Lancashire Fusiliers' attack on 25 April 1915, which won three Victoria Crosses for the battalion

The opening phase of the Lancashire Fusiliers' attack on 25 April 1915, which won three Victoria Crosses for the battalion

Illustrated London News [London, England], 4 Sept 1915

Australian artillerymen dragging guns into position, 25 April 1915

Australian artillerymen dragging guns into position, 25 April 1915

Australian War Memorial

Reserves of the 3rd Australian Brigade battling their way up a narrow ravine with ammunition supplies and maxims

Reserves of the 3rd Australian Brigade battling their way up a narrow ravine with ammunition supplies and maxims

Illustrated London News [London, England], 5 June 1915

British cemetery at Lancashire Landing, W Beach, Cape Helles. The grave on the far left is of Gunner Frederick Hugh Joynson of the 90th Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery.

British cemetery at Lancashire Landing, W Beach, Cape Helles. The grave on the far left is of Gunner Frederick Hugh Joynson of the 90th Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery.

Imperial War Museum

British troops repulsing a Turkish attack on Yilghin Burnu, nicknamed 'Chocolate Hill' because of its burnt colour

British troops repulsing a Turkish attack on Yilghin Burnu, nicknamed 'Chocolate Hill' because of its burnt colour

Illustrated London News [London, England]

Australians in camp

Australians in camp

Illustrated London News [London, England], 29 May 1915

A British warship which took part in rescuing a transport from Turkish destroyers. Name of ship was redacted in news report

A British warship which took part in rescuing a transport from Turkish destroyers. Name of ship was redacted in news report

Illustrated London News [London, England], 29 May 1915

Australian troops preparing to embark on the last stage of their voyage to the Gallipoli Peninsula

Australian troops preparing to embark on the last stage of their voyage to the Gallipoli Peninsula

Illustrated London News [London, England], 29 May 1915

Distant view from the battleship HMS Cornwallis of stores burning on the beach after the evacuation of Suvla Bay, December 1915.

Distant view from the battleship HMS Cornwallis of stores burning on the beach after the evacuation of Suvla Bay, December 1915.

Imperial War Museum

A gun in the old fortress at Sedd el Bahr at Cape Helles, which was destroyed by a naval bombardment from HMS Cornwallis prior to the Gallipoli landings. The gun bears a Turkish inscription meaning 'God, be with us'

A gun in the old fortress at Sedd el Bahr at Cape Helles, which was destroyed by a naval bombardment from HMS Cornwallis prior to the Gallipoli landings. The gun bears a Turkish inscription meaning 'God, be with us'

Imperial War Museum

Destroyed Suvla bay - evacuation

Destroyed Suvla bay - evacuation

Bibliothèque nationale de France

Two dogs, survivors from HMS Majestic which was torpedoed off Gallipoli in May 1915.

Two dogs, survivors from HMS Majestic which was torpedoed off Gallipoli in May 1915.

Imperial War Museum

The charge of the Dublins, the Munsters and the Hampshires on 25 April. You can see the dead in the boats, in the water and on the beach.

The charge of the Dublins, the Munsters and the Hampshires on 25 April. You can see the dead in the boats, in the water and on the beach.

Illustrated London News [London, England], 19 June 1915

The crew of the HMS Grampus cheering the British submarine E-II which torpedoed a Turkish transport in Constantinople Harbour in May 1915

The crew of the HMS Grampus cheering the British submarine E-II which torpedoed a Turkish transport in Constantinople Harbour in May 1915

Illustrated London News [London, England], 17 July 1915

'Annie' and other guns - part of the British artillery at Gallipoli

'Annie' and other guns - part of the British artillery at Gallipoli

Illustrated London News [London, England], 17 July 1915

Some Australian troops seem to think it's their comrades who are firing on them and are waving their caps so as to identify themselves

Some Australian troops seem to think it's their comrades who are firing on them and are waving their caps so as to identify themselves

Illustrated London News [London, England], 5 June 1915

In the firing trench at Gallipoli in 1915

In the firing trench at Gallipoli in 1915

National Library NZ

Fort Sed-ul Bahr, built by the Turks in memory of the first bombing

Fort Sed-ul Bahr, built by the Turks in memory of the first bombing

Bibliothèque nationale de France

Graves in Gallipoli

Graves in Gallipoli

Tasmanian Archive

Gurkha Bluff: A height on the coast officially renamed to commemorate Indian heroism

Gurkha Bluff: A height on the coast officially renamed to commemorate Indian heroism

Illustrated London News [London, England], 21 Aug 1915

Gurkha Bluff: At the camp bake-houses just before the hour for delivery

Gurkha Bluff: At the camp bake-houses just before the hour for delivery

Illustrated London News [London, England], 21 Aug 1915

Gurkha Bluff: 'High Street, Lancaster Terrace' - a typical army sand-bag 'house' constructed in rear of the British lines

Gurkha Bluff: 'High Street, Lancaster Terrace' - a typical army sand-bag 'house' constructed in rear of the British lines

Illustrated London News [London, England], 21 Aug 1915

General Sir Ian Hamilton aboard a destroyer

General Sir Ian Hamilton aboard a destroyer

Illustrated London News [London, England], 7 Aug 1915

Shelters dug into the hill side to protect horses from shell fire.

Shelters dug into the hill side to protect horses from shell fire.

Imperial War Museum

Indian dugouts [Gallipoli]

Indian dugouts [Gallipoli]

Tasmanian Archive

Men of the 'Queen Elizabeth' and the Naval Division hauling a heavy gun ashore on the Gallipoli Peninsula

Men of the 'Queen Elizabeth' and the Naval Division hauling a heavy gun ashore on the Gallipoli Peninsula

Illustrated London News [London, England], 19 June 1915

Soldiers in a trench during the Gallipoli campaign

Soldiers in a trench during the Gallipoli campaign

National Library NZ

After landing at Suvla Bay: Lala Baba Hill

After landing at Suvla Bay: Lala Baba Hill

Illustrated London News [London, England], 11 Sept 1915

An Allied Forces cemetery showing the village of Mudros in the background

An Allied Forces cemetery showing the village of Mudros in the background

Imperial War Museum

The interior of the Naval Underground Observation Station

The interior of the Naval Underground Observation Station

Imperial War Museum

After landing at Suvla Bay: The bombardment of Anafarta across the Salt Lake

After landing at Suvla Bay: The bombardment of Anafarta across the Salt Lake

Illustrated London News [London, England], 11 Sept 1915

After landing at Suvla Bay: Strecher-bearers carrying wounded to the beach

After landing at Suvla Bay: Strecher-bearers carrying wounded to the beach

Illustrated London News [London, England], 11 Sept 1915

After landing at Suvla Bay: Troops assembled on the shore

After landing at Suvla Bay: Troops assembled on the shore

Illustrated London News [London, England], 11 Sept 1915

Soldiers in a trench using a periscope rifle

Soldiers in a trench using a periscope rifle

National Library NZ

The position covering Quinn's Post and the Chessboard, 25 April 1915

The position covering Quinn's Post and the Chessboard, 25 April 1915

National Library NZ

Soldiers resting in trenches, Gallipoli, 1915

Soldiers resting in trenches, Gallipoli, 1915

National Library NZ

A shell dump in the ruins of the old fort at Sedd-el Bahr, Cape Helles, screened from aerial observation by cut grass.

A shell dump in the ruins of the old fort at Sedd-el Bahr, Cape Helles, screened from aerial observation by cut grass.

Imperial War Museum

Men of the Royal Naval Division and Australians in the same trench. One is using a 'sniperscope' and another a periscope.

Men of the Royal Naval Division and Australians in the same trench. One is using a 'sniperscope' and another a periscope.

Imperial War Museum

Soldiers in a trench, Gallipoli 1915

Soldiers in a trench, Gallipoli 1915

National Library NZ

Supplies and engineering stores at 'Lancashire Landing', 'W' Beach, Cape Helles, 8 Jaunuary 1916, just prior to the final evacuation of British troops.

Supplies and engineering stores at 'Lancashire Landing', 'W' Beach, Cape Helles, 8 Jaunuary 1916, just prior to the final evacuation of British troops.

Imperial War Museum

Turk battery, Gallipoli

Turk battery, Gallipoli

Library of Congress

Turkish equipment

Turkish equipment

Tasmanian Archive

Two Rolls-Royce cars of the Armoured Car Section of the Royal Naval Division, under Lieutenant Commander Josiah Wedgwood, in the shelters dug to minimise the risks from shell fire.

Two Rolls-Royce cars of the Armoured Car Section of the Royal Naval Division, under Lieutenant Commander Josiah Wedgwood, in the shelters dug to minimise the risks from shell fire.

Imperial War Museum

Turkish soldiers under German command near the Dardanelles

Turkish soldiers under German command near the Dardanelles

Library of Congress

View along trenches, Russell's Top, 1915

View along trenches, Russell's Top, 1915

National Library NZ

A view of 'V' Beach, Cape Helles, taken from transport ship River Clyde. Horses are disembarked from the nearest lighter.

A view of 'V' Beach, Cape Helles, taken from transport ship River Clyde. Horses are disembarked from the nearest lighter.

Imperial War Museum

Water carts and other vehicles waiting for their turn to draw the water ration from the tanks on the coast

Water carts and other vehicles waiting for their turn to draw the water ration from the tanks on the coast

Imperial War Museum

Water transport in the Dardanelles

Water transport in the Dardanelles

Bibliothèque nationale de France

A cemetery for Australian officers killed in Gallipoli, with Gaba Tepe in the distance

A cemetery for Australian officers killed in Gallipoli, with Gaba Tepe in the distance

Illustrated London News [London, England], 2 Oct 1915

Wounded soldiers on the deck of a temporary hospital carrier ship

Wounded soldiers on the deck of a temporary hospital carrier ship

Illustrated London News [London, England], 2 Oct 1915

The arrival of wounded Australians and New Zealanders alongside a hospital ship

The arrival of wounded Australians and New Zealanders alongside a hospital ship

Illustrated London News [London, England], 2 Oct 1915

Wounded on a Gallipoli beach

Wounded on a Gallipoli beach

Tasmanian Archive

From the Turkish side: Fragments of a shell from the 'Queen Elizabeth'

From the Turkish side: Fragments of a shell from the 'Queen Elizabeth'

Illustrated London News [London, England], 10 July 1915

From the Turkish side: Fragments of British shells picked up at Kilid Bahr, on the European side of the narrows

From the Turkish side: Fragments of British shells picked up at Kilid Bahr, on the European side of the narrows

Illustrated London News [London, England], 10 July 1915

From the Turkish side: Graves of Turkish soldiers killed on 18 March, when the Allied ships tried to force the straits

From the Turkish side: Graves of Turkish soldiers killed on 18 March, when the Allied ships tried to force the straits

Illustrated London News [London, England], 10 July 1915

From the Turkish side: A Turkish trench on the walls of Troy

From the Turkish side: A Turkish trench on the walls of Troy

Illustrated London News [London, England], 10 July 1915

From the Turkish side: The fort at Kilid Bahr with Turkish marines and old stone cannon balls

From the Turkish side: The fort at Kilid Bahr with Turkish marines and old stone cannon balls

Illustrated London News [London, England], 10 July 1915

From the Turkish side: Camels resting on the Kodgo Tichai river at Chanak, opposite Kilid Bahr

From the Turkish side: Camels resting on the Kodgo Tichai river at Chanak, opposite Kilid Bahr

Illustrated London News [London, England], 10 July 1915

From the Turkish side: A street in Chanak, showing the damage done by bombardment

From the Turkish side: A street in Chanak, showing the damage done by bombardment

Illustrated London News [London, England], 10 July 1915

From the Turkish side: A view of a Turkish encampment hidden among trees, concealed from the obvservation of the Allies' aeroplanes

From the Turkish side: A view of a Turkish encampment hidden among trees, concealed from the obvservation of the Allies' aeroplanes

Illustrated London News [London, England], 10 July 1915

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