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At Anzac: Australian Army Campaigns 1915

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The Australian Army's campaigns at Anzac in 1915 were a significant part of the Gallipoli campaign. The Australians landed at Anzac Cove on 25 April 1915, and fought a bloody campaign against the Ottoman Empire for eight months. The Australians suffered heavy casualties, but they also played a key role in the Allied victory at Gallipoli.

The August Offensive at ANZAC 1915: At ANZAC 1915 (Australian Army Campaigns 10)

The August Offensive at ANZAC 1915: At ANZAC, 1915 (Australian Army Campaigns Series Book 10)

by David W. Cameron

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The Landing at Anzac Cove

The Australian 1st Division was part of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) that landed at Anzac Cove on 25 April 1915. The landing was part of the Gallipoli campaign, which was an attempt by the Allies to force the Ottoman Empire out of the war. The Australians landed at a beach known as Anzac Cove, and they quickly established a beachhead. However, the Ottoman Empire was able to launch a series of counterattacks, and the Australians were forced to dig in and defend their position.

The Battle of Lone Pine

One of the bloodiest battles of the Gallipoli campaign was the Battle of Lone Pine. The battle took place in August 1915, and the Australians were tasked with capturing a Turkish trench known as Lone Pine. The Australians launched a surprise attack on the trench, and they were able to capture it. However, the Ottoman Empire launched a series of counterattacks, and the Australians were forced to withdraw. The Battle of Lone Pine was a costly victory for the Australians, and they suffered over 2,000 casualties.

The Battle of the Nek

The Battle of the Nek was another bloody battle of the Gallipoli campaign. The battle took place in August 1915, and the Australians were tasked with capturing a Turkish trench known as the Nek. The Australians launched a frontal assault on the trench, but they were met with heavy fire from the Ottoman Empire. The Australians were forced to withdraw, and they suffered over 600 casualties. The Battle of the Nek was a tragic failure, and it showed the futility of the Gallipoli campaign.

The Evacuation of Anzac Cove

The Australian Army was evacuated from Anzac Cove in December 1915. The evacuation was a success, and the Australians were able to withdraw from Gallipoli without suffering any casualties. The evacuation of Anzac Cove marked the end of the Gallipoli campaign, and it was a significant victory for the Allies.

The Legacy of Anzac

The Australian Army's campaigns at Anzac in 1915 were a significant part of the Gallipoli campaign. The Australians suffered heavy casualties, but they also played a key role in the Allied victory. The Anzac campaign is remembered as a symbol of Australian courage and sacrifice, and it is still commemorated today.

The August Offensive at ANZAC 1915: At ANZAC, 1915 (Australian Army Campaigns Series Book 10)

by David W. Cameron

4.3 out of 5