Gallipoli Wars
Matt,
The original landing zone would have been close to the Turkish fortified position at Gaba Tepe point.Page 560,Volume 1 of the Australian Official History shows photos and maps of this landmark on the coast.
This position was wired,with an MG and light artillery---it also provided a perfect,raised view of Anzac Cove,due north.Close enfilade fire would have badly damaged the 9th Battalion if it had landed near this point.
An Australian raid,with destroyer support, was conducted against Gaba Tepe in early May 1915.
The northern end of the 25th April landing,at Fisherman's Hut,suffered a bad fate as well.Some of the incoming 7th Battalion,in whaleboats,was hit badly.The Official History describes a mass of 30 killed and badly wounded Australians entwined on the beach there,survivors not rescued until two days later.
The original landing zone would have been close to the Turkish fortified position at Gaba Tepe point.Page 560,Volume 1 of the Australian Official History shows photos and maps of this landmark on the coast.
This position was wired,with an MG and light artillery---it also provided a perfect,raised view of Anzac Cove,due north.Close enfilade fire would have badly damaged the 9th Battalion if it had landed near this point.
An Australian raid,with destroyer support, was conducted against Gaba Tepe in early May 1915.
The northern end of the 25th April landing,at Fisherman's Hut,suffered a bad fate as well.Some of the incoming 7th Battalion,in whaleboats,was hit badly.The Official History describes a mass of 30 killed and badly wounded Australians entwined on the beach there,survivors not rescued until two days later.
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Hi Matt,
The letters are great,thanks for sharing!
The dagger is really interesting,I didnt see one like that before.
And about the button:
Gaffar el Menoufieh is a Turkish-Arabic name. And its probably from a Turkish officers uniform, my guess would be that he came to Gallipoli from the Palestine Front.. Absolutely unique item!
Best Regards
Kaan
The letters are great,thanks for sharing!
The dagger is really interesting,I didnt see one like that before.
And about the button:
Gaffar el Menoufieh is a Turkish-Arabic name. And its probably from a Turkish officers uniform, my guess would be that he came to Gallipoli from the Palestine Front.. Absolutely unique item!
Best Regards
Kaan
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Hi Matt,
Great pictures,thanks!
Let me post some pictures which I took while I was in Gallipoli,some Turkish Trenches.
Best Regards
Great pictures,thanks!
Let me post some pictures which I took while I was in Gallipoli,some Turkish Trenches.
Best Regards
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ThanksAbdul Hadi Pasha wrote:Kaan, this is a superb thread, thanks for all the work.
One note: Izzeddin would also be considered a big threat because he was heir apparent and Reshad was very ill; if Izzeddin had become Sultan Enver and the rest might have had big problems.
You're right about Izzettin,Enver would've been in trouble if Izzeddin had become the Sultan,but I dont think he would leave his position,as he was very ambitious about it.. Some disaster,eh?
I'm posting some more pictures which I took in Gallipoli.
Best Regards
Kaan
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