John Masefield

Gallipoli John Masefield

The Battle of Gallipoli took place at Gallipoli peninsula in Turkey from 25 April 1915 to 9 January 1916, during the First World War. A joint British Empire (including the newly formed Australian and New Zealand Army Corps ANZAC) and French operation was mounted to capture the Ottoman capital of Istanbul, and secure a sea route to Russia. The attempt failed, with heavy casualties on both sides. This is a detailed look at the Battle of Gallipoli including - the planning, the tactics the landings, the Battle itself and the final withdrawal.