Tours of Gallipoli enable contemporary Australians to witness up close
the tremendous efforts of the Australian and New Zealand soldiers who
lost their lives fighting one of the world’s bloodiest wars. The
preservation and commemoration of their efforts are in full view,
capturing the true spirit of our fallen ancestors and allowing us to be
proud of what so many died to achieve for us.
The Gallipoli Campaign took place at Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey from 25 April 1915 to 9 January 1916, during World War 1. A joint British Empire and French operation was mounted to capture the Ottoman capital and secure a sea route to Russia. The attempt failed, with both sides suffering heavy casualties.
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