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Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, Dardanelles - WW2 - Landing supplies
Anzac Cove, Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey, Dardanelles - WW2 - Landing supplies - view looking towards ArAnburnu, 1915 Date: 1915
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Allied Anzac Australian Campaign Corps Cove Dardanelles Forces Gallipoli Jetties Landing Peninsula Supplies Zealand Zealander Antipodean
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Anzac Cove, Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey, 1915: A View towards Arnaburnu during the WWI Dardanelles Campaign This evocative photograph captures the scene at Anzac Cove on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey during the Dardanelles Campaign of World War I. The image, taken in 1915, shows the Allied forces unloading supplies onto the shores of Anzac Cove, with the Arnaburnu headland visible in the background. The Anzacs, a name given to the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, played a significant role in the campaign, which aimed to secure a sea route to Russia and prevent the Central Powers from gaining control of the Dardanelles and the Bosphorus. The photograph offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of war, with soldiers and sailors working tirelessly to offload supplies from the ships and transport them to the troops on the peninsula. The jetties and makeshift structures built along the beach attest to the logistical challenges faced by the Allied forces in supplying their troops in this rugged and inhospitable terrain. The Anzac Cove landing is a pivotal moment in the history of both Australia and New Zealand, as it marked the first major military action for these young nations. The campaign, which lasted from April to December 1915, resulted in heavy casualties and ultimately failed to achieve its objectives. However, it forged a deep sense of national identity and pride among the Anzac soldiers and their people, and the legacy of the Gallipoli campaign continues to be commemorated annually on ANZAC Day. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the Anzac forces and their allies during the Dardanelles Campaign, and the enduring impact of this historic event on the history of Australia, New Zealand, and the world.
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