Anzac Cove Collection

Anzac Cove
Allied troops at Anzac Cove, Gallipoli Peninsula, during the Gallipoli campaign. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

War graves near Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, Turkey, Europe

La baie de Suvla et les Falaises d'Anzac; Les falaises d'Anzac, 1915 (1916). Creator: Norman Wilkinson
La baie de Suvla et les Falaises d'Anzac; Les falaises d'Anzac, point e debarquement des Australiens et des Neo-Zelandais, le 25 avril 1915

L'histoire d'une splendide deconvenue; Anzac et Suvla; Les operations britanniques de 1915 sur la cote Ouest de la presqu'ile de Gallipoli, 1915. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

Australian troops in Turkey, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Australian troops in Turkey, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Behind the Firing Line at Anzac Cove: " Splinter Villa", one of the Australian dug-outs

The Suvla and Anzac Line, First World War, August 1915, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Suvla and Anzac Line, First World War, August 1915, (c1920)....map showing approximately by the shaded portion the area occupied after the linking up of the two armies in August, 1915

Australian soldier giving water to a Turkish family, First World War, 1915-1916, (c1920). A Dardanelle Idyll: Australian giving a drink of water to a Turkish peasant woman above Anzac Cove

Positions of ANZAC forces on the Gallipoli peninsula in Turkey, First World War, July 1915
Positions of Australian and New Zealand forces on the Gallipoli peninsula in Turkey, First World War, July 1915, (c1920). Map showing approximately the semi-circular Foothold of the Australians

ANZAC advance, Gallipoli peninsula, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
ANZAC advance, Gallipoli peninsula, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Map illustrating the Plan of Attack in the Main Anzac Advance of August 6-7, 1915

Map of Sari Bair, Gallipoli peninsula, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Map of Sari Bair, Gallipoli peninsula, First World War, 1915, (c1920). The Battlefields of Anzac: The elaborate series of operations in August, 1915, began with holding attacks on Lone Pine

Supplies At Anzac Cove during the Gallipoli Campaign
Supplies are amassed at Anzac Cove, Turkey, prior to the allied attacks on Lone Pine and Sari Bair, during the Gallipoli campaign, August 1915. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The Ataturk message, Anzac Cove Cemetery, near Gallipoli, Turkey, Europe

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"Anzac Cove: A Sacred Site of Remembrance in Gallipoli, Turkey" The serene shores hold the echoes of a tumultuous past. War graves near this hallowed ground serve as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by Australian troops during the First World War in 1915. In black and white photographs captured by an unknown creator, we catch glimpses of history unfolding. Australian soldiers wade through the water, their determination etched on their faces as they come ashore at Anzac Cove. Lighters tow them to land, marking the beginning of a grueling battle that would leave an indelible mark on both sides. Amidst the chaos and conflict, moments of humanity shine through. One photograph captures an Australian soldier offering water to a Turkish family, bridging divides amidst war's devastation. It serves as a testament to compassion amidst adversity. Maps from that era reveal the positions held by ANZAC forces on the Gallipoli peninsula in July 1915 - strategic lines etched onto paper representing lives intertwined with destiny. The ANZAC advance across this treacherous terrain is immortalized in another photograph; brave men pushing forward against all odds. Sari Bair looms large on one map - its name synonymous with fierce battles fought during those fateful months. This rugged landscape witnessed heroism and sacrifice as soldiers fought for every inch gained or lost. Today, Anzac Cove stands not only as a memorial but also as a symbol of resilience and remembrance. Visitors from around Europe journey here to pay homage to those who gave their lives for freedom's cause. As we stand upon these sacred grounds, let us remember their bravery and honor their memory forevermore.