Evacuation: December 1915 and January 1916

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Evacuation: December 1915 and January 1916

Evacuation: December 1915 and January 1916

Selection of images showing the evacuation in January 1916. This was considered the only successful part of the campaign.

The scene at Suvla Point ('A' West Beach) prior to the evacuation. Note the 'beetles' in the harbour constructed by 5th Anglesey Company, Royal Engineers, December 1915.

The scene at Suvla Point ('A' West Beach) prior to the evacuation. Note the 'beetles' in the harbour constructed by 5th Anglesey Company, Royal Engineers, December 1915.

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Gallipoli soldiers recuperating in Egypt: A nearly-recovered soldier taking a trip on camelback

Gallipoli soldiers recuperating in Egypt: A nearly-recovered soldier taking a trip on camelback

Illustrated London News [London, England], 22 April 1916

Gallipoli soldiers recuperating in Egypt: One of the field-kitchen cookers with its staff, in camp

Gallipoli soldiers recuperating in Egypt: One of the field-kitchen cookers with its staff, in camp

Illustrated London News [London, England], 22 April 1916

Gallipoli soldiers recuperating in Egypt: Wounded men enjoying a free ride on a Cairo tram through the streets and bazaars

Gallipoli soldiers recuperating in Egypt: Wounded men enjoying a free ride on a Cairo tram through the streets and bazaars

Illustrated London News [London, England], 22 April 1916

Some of the last Turkish shells falling at West Beach, Suvla on the final day of the evacuation

Some of the last Turkish shells falling at West Beach, Suvla on the final day of the evacuation

Illustrated London News [London, England], 12 Feb 1916

A snapshot on the day of the final evacuation - a Turkish shell drops near the pier at Lancashire Landing, Cape Helles

A snapshot on the day of the final evacuation - a Turkish shell drops near the pier at Lancashire Landing, Cape Helles

Illustrated London News [London, England], 12 Feb 1916

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