what date was it that the soldiers landed?? i heard that it was not really on april 25, it was actually in august some time? is this true? if so, what date really was it? does anyone know anything about the landing and conditions on anzac cove??
thanks alot! :D
2007-07-20 15:06:58 · 4 answers · asked by twilightlover 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
ANZAC (the Australian New Zealand Army Corps) was mistakenly landed at this small cove on the Gallipoli peninsula in Turkey on April 25, 1915 by British transports, and were immediately attacked by Turkish troops. But, they managed to push the Turks back so they could safely unload their supplies. During the 8 months-long battle for Gallipoli, this cove became their main base, and it was Gen. William Birdwood who suggested naming the original landing site "Anzac Cove".
During these 8 months, the beach itself became a big supply dump; 2 field hospitals were established--one on either end; 3 wireless radio stations were established to keep in contact with the fleet; and soon the amount of supplies became so huge that they overflowed onto the nearby beaches (Brighton to the south, and North Beach beyond the headlands of Ari Burnu). The cove became a popular swimming area for the troops, and only the worst shelling by the enemy kept them from it. It also became a struggle to supply fresh water for drinking, and even worse for washing. The troops were evacuated in Dec. 1915. The area since then has had terrible erosion problems. There is a memorial there erected to honor the troops of both the Anzac forces and the Turkish troops who died there.
2007-07-20 17:04:26 · answer #1 · answered by jan51601 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it was April 25th.The conditions were pretty bad for soldiers.There is heaps of info about April 25th. April 25th is known as Anzac Day where we commemorate the soldiers loss at Gallipoli.ANZAC should be in capital letters.
2007-07-20 16:33:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure it was April 25...check the records in History books and online.
If one person says against and the majority says for, you can be pretty certain which is the true answer.
2007-07-20 15:15:09 · answer #3 · answered by treemeadow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rent the movie from blockbuster
2016-04-01 04:32:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋