What were the Anzacs fighting for
Why is this day special to Australians.
On the morning of 25 April 1915, the Anzacs set out to capture the Gallipoli peninsula in order to open the Dardanelles to the allied navies.
The objective was to capture Constantinople (now Istanbul in Turkey), the capital of the Ottoman Empire, and an ally of Germany..
Who was to blame Gallipoli
As Britain’s powerful First Lord of the Admiralty, Winston Churchill masterminded the Gallipoli campaign and served as its chief public advocate. It was no surprise then that he ultimately took much of the blame for its failure.
Why was Churchill blamed for Gallipoli
The North Sea was too close to Germany and too often frozen and the Far East too distant. Churchill forcefully argued for the least worst option: bust through the Dardanelles – the narrow sea passage from the Mediterranean leading towards the Ottoman capital, Istanbul, and the Black Sea.
How many New Zealand soldiers died in Gallipoli
2779 New ZealandersMore than 130,000 men had died during the campaign: at least 87,000 Ottoman soldiers and 44,000 Allied soldiers, including more than 8700 Australians. Among the dead were 2779 New Zealanders, nearly a sixth of those who had landed on the peninsula.
Who was the enemy at Gallipoli
The correct term for the enemy is in fact the Ottoman Empire, not Turkey or the Turks; though many New Zealanders (and others) at the time were not aware of the distinction.
Who won the battle of Gallipoli
Gallipoli campaignDate17 February 1915 – 9 January 1916 (10 months, 3 weeks and 2 days)LocationGallipoli Peninsula, Sanjak of Gelibolu, Adrianople Vilayet, Ottoman Empire 40°22′N 26°27′EResultOttoman victory
How many British were killed at Gallipoli
115,000 BritishThe Gallipoli campaign was a costly failure for the Allies, with an estimated 27,000 French, and 115,000 British and dominion troops (Great Britain and Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, India, and Newfoundland) killed or wounded.
What went wrong at Gallipoli
The Gallipoli campaign was intended to force Germany’s ally, Turkey, out of the war. It began as a naval campaign, with British battleships sent to attack Constantinople (now Istanbul). This failed when the warships were unable to force a way through the straits known as the Dardanelles.
How many Anzacs lost their lives at Gallipoli
Of the 60,000 Australians that fought at Gallipoli, there were 26,000 casualties and 7,594 were killed.
How many soldiers died in Gallipoli
46,000In all, some 480,000 Allied forces took part in the Gallipoli Campaign, at a cost of more than 250,000 casualties, including some 46,000 dead. On the Turkish side, the campaign also cost an estimated 250,000 casualties, with 65,000 killed.
Did anyone survive Gallipoli
In all 61,522 Australians lost their lives in the First World War. As well, an estimated total of 664 Australian officers and 17,260 men were wounded. According to the official history, 70 Australians were captured on Gallipoli….Australian fatalities at Gallipoli.MONTHJanuary 1916KILLED IN ACTION0DIED OF WOUNDS19DIED OF DISEASE42TOTAL DEATHS6111 more columns•Dec 6, 2019
Who was the first Anzac to die
Alec CampbellAlec CampbellDied16 May 2002 (aged 103) Hobart, Tasmania, AustraliaAllegianceAustraliaService/branchAustralian Army Australian Imperial Force (AIF), 15th Battalion, 4th Infantry BrigadeYears of service2 July 1915 – 22 August 19167 more rows