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Australian and New Zealand soldiers who died while fighting in the world's bloodiest wars were laid to rest at Gallipoli. There are tours of the region giving you a look at the work in the commemoration and preservation of these fallen heroes that make both Aussies and Kiwis proud.
From 25th April 1915 to 9th January 1916, in World War One, the Gallipoli campaign was fought in the Turkish Peninsula of Gallipoli. In order to maintain a route by sea to Russia and capture the Ottoman capital, the British joined forces with the French. The campaign was a failure with each side suffering heavy deaths and injuries.
This campaign led to the first major battle ever attempted using a combined force of Australians and New Zealand Army Corps also known as ANZAC. The two nations look at this campaign as the birth of national consciousness. The Anzac Commemorative Site is considered the most important destination and excursion sites.
On the morning of 25th April 1915, the 1st Australian Division arrived at Anzac Cove on the shoreline positioned on the North Beach. Having a graphic portrayal showing the campaign account, this memorial site holds a commemorative focus. A moving annual dawn service is held at this site every year on the anniversary. All too often in the cold pre-dawn, 1000's of pilgrims gather here to commemorate the legacy left behind by the fallen heroes of World War One.
One more important place is the Chunuk Bair Cemetery positioned on the ridge running on the north eastern side of the Brighton Beach. Among the main objectives of the Chunuk Bair is the Sari Bair Battle of August 6th to 10th, 1915. The New Zealand Infantry Brigade were responsible for this attack but the Turkish Army Corps eventually overran them.
Commonwealth soldiers who died in battle were laid to rest at the Chunuk Bair Cemetery by the enemy. In total 632 Commonwealth servicemen are laid to rest here together with about 850 New Zealand troops who died on the Gallipoli peninsula. The architect of the Gallipoli campaign was none other than Winston Churchill. The combined Allied losses were over 200,000 and ironically, the most successful aspect of the operation was the retreat.
