Gallipoli Peninsula Collection

Map of Suvla Bay, Gallipoli peninsula, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Map of Suvla Bay, Gallipoli peninsula, First World War, 1915, (c1920). After the Suvla Bay Landing: Approximate Positions of General Stopfords Divisions on the night of August 7, 1915

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

Map of Dardanelles, c.1900 (engraving)
532751 Map of Dardanelles, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Dardanelles, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

The Historic Landing from the River Clyde at Seddul Bahr, Gallipoli, April 25th
The Historic Landing from the " River Clyde" at Seddul Bahr, Gallipoli, April 25th, 1915, 1916. Sedd el Bahr was the site of V Beach, the landing zone for SS River Clyde

Allied positions on the Gallipoli peninsula in Turkey, First World War, July 1915, (c1920). The Operations in the Southern Area of Gallipoli

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

Black Sea: Bosphorus and Dardanelles, c1914, (c1920). Creator: John Bartholomew & Son
Black Sea: Bosphorus and Dardanelles, c1914, (c1920). Map of the Black Sea and parts of surrounding countries at the start of the First World War, showing Russia and the Crimea, Romania

Map of the Gallipoli Peninsula, 1919. Creator: George Philip & Son Ltd
Map of the Gallipoli Peninsula, 1919. The Gallipoli peninsula in western Turkey saw heavy fighting during the First World War, 1914-1919, with many casualties on both sides

With the Anzacs in Gallipoli: inside an Australian trench, First World War, 1915-1916, (c1920). One man is using a periscope rifle while another keeps watch by means of a periscope

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

Detailed Map of Gallipoli and Dardanelles, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Detailed Map of Gallipoli and Dardanelles, 1916. The Gallipoli campaign took place on the Gallipoli peninsula from 17 February 1915 to 9 January 1916

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

The Gallipoli Campaign, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Gallipoli Campaign, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Map illustrating the operations of the Allies under Sir Ian Hamilton from the landing on April 25 to May 30, 1915

V. Beach in British Hands, Gallipoli Campaign, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Creator
V. Beach in British Hands, Gallipoli Campaign, First World War, 1915, (c1920). General view from the " Ship of Troy", River Clyde

The Landing at Suvla Bay, Gallipoli peninsula, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Landing at Suvla Bay, Gallipoli peninsula, First World War, 1915, (c1920). British Reserves on the beach between Cape Suvla and Salt Lake awaiting the order to advance

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

Lieutenant Forshaw throwing bombs continuously, Gallipoli, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Territorial Heroism on the Krithia Lines, August 8-9, 1915: how Lieutenant Forshaw

The Dardanelles with its Forts, 1919. Creator: London Geographical Institute
The Dardanelles with its Forts, 1919. Map of the Turkish coast showing the Gallipoli peninsula which saw heavy fighting during the First World War, 1914-1919, with many casualties on both sides

Landing Troops at Suvla Bay, (1919). Creator: Unknown
Landing Troops at Suvla Bay, (1919). Scene from the First World War, 1914-1919: The Germans and the Turks received a staggering disillusionment when the British forces landed at point after point

The Australian Landing-Place at Gaba-Tepe, (1919). Creator: Unknown
The Australian Landing-Place at Gaba-Tepe, (1919). Scene from the First World War, 1914-1919: The landing-place chosen by the Australians was quickly transformed into a depot for all war stores

General Aylmer Hunter-Weston, (1919). Creator: Unknown
General Aylmer Hunter-Weston, (1919). Scene from the First World War, 1914-1919: With Staff officers in the communication-trench approach to the Staff headquarters in the Gallipoli peninsula

The British Troops on the Gallipoli Peninsula, (1919). Creator: Unknown
The British Troops on the Gallipoli Peninsula, (1919). Scene from the First World War, 1914-1919: The evacuation of the peninsula was one of the greatest feats of arms in the annals of the British

Interior of the Seddul Bahr Forts, (1919). Creator: Unknown
Interior of the Seddul Bahr Forts, (1919). Scene from the First World War, 1914-1919: the ruins of Sedd el Bahr Kale, a strategic castle on the Gallipoli peninsula in Turkey

Its a Long Way to Tipperary, Irish troops at Gallipoli, Turkey, World War I, c1915-c1916

A Royal Irish Fusilier teases a Turkish sniper, Gallipoli, Turkey, World War I, c1915-c1916
A Faugh-aBallagh (Royal Irish Fusilier) teases a Turkish sniper, Gallipoli, Turkey, World War I, c1915-c1916

A French telephone post, 1915. The Gallipoli Campaign, also known as the Dardanelles Campaign, the Battle of Gallipoli or the Battle of Canakkale was a campaign of World War I that took place

British soldiers on a wrecked Turkish gun, 1915. The Gallipoli Campaign, also known as the Dardanelles Campaign, the Battle of Gallipoli or the Battle of Canakkale was a campaign of World War I that

Carrying wounded through the trenches, 1915. The Gallipoli Campaign, also known as the Dardanelles Campaign, the Battle of Gallipoli or the Battle of Canakkale was a campaign of World War I that took

Inside the wrecked fortress of Sedd el Bahr, 1915
Inside the wrecked fortress of Seddil Bahr, 1915. The Gallipoli Campaign, also known as the Dardanelles Campaign, the Battle of Gallipoli or the Battle of Canakkale was a campaign of World War I that

Landing beach at Sedd el Bahr, as British troops arrived on the Peninsula, 1915. Taken from the beached SS River Clyd showing the horses, provisions, baggage, etc

Making bombs out of tin cans in Gallipoli, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War Vol. III - 1915.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

The beginning of an advance on the Turkish positions, 1915. The Gallipoli Campaign, also known as the Dardanelles Campaign

The Majestic sinking after being torpedoed by an enemy submarine, 1915. HMS Majestic was a Majestic-class pre-dreadnought battleship of the Royal Navy

Stores at Sedd el Bahr, Gallipoli, Turkey, World War I, 1915. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
Stores at Sedd el Bahr, Gallipoli, Turkey, World War I, 1915. View showing the steamship SS River Clyde, which was used to transport British troops to the landing point at Cape Helles

They press on, the true bull dog rush of our troops at Gallipoli, Turkey, World War I, 1915. Launched in March 1915, the Allied landings on the Gallipoli peninsula were intended to establish a supply

Supplies landed at Suvla Bay, Turkey, Gallipoli landings, World War I, 1915. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
Supplies landed at Suvla Bay, Turkey, Gallipoli landings, World War I, 1915. Sinews of war at Sulva Bay transported thousands of miles by our Merchant Marine

Observation balloon about to ascend, World War I, c1914-c1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
Observation balloon about to ascend, World War I, c1914-c1918. From a box set of stereoscopic cards titled The Great War

The 87th Princess Victorias (Royal Irish Fusiliers), c1890. Artist: Geoffrey Douglas Giles
The 87th Princess Victorias (Royal Irish Fusiliers), c1890. A coloured lithographic plate from Her Majestys Army by Walter Richards, JS Virtue & Company, (London, c1890)

Logistics At Gallipoli; Anzac troops landing supplies near Gaba Tepe, Turkey
Anzac troops landing supplies near Gaba Tepe, Turkey at the beginning of the Gallipoli campaign, April/May 1915. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Hms Majestic Sinking May 27 1915 After Being Hit By Torpedo Off Gallipoli Peninsula Turkey From The War Illustrated Album Deluxe Published London 1916

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)

Antique Map of Turkey
Antique map of Turkey from 1867

Gallipoli Ship
1915: The troop ship, the River Clyde, en route to Gallipoli. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

Laid table in restaurant at night, city beach Seno della purita, historic centre, Gallipoli, Province of Lecce, Apulia, Italy

Beach Landing
1st April 1915: Allied troops landing on the beach at Gallipoli from the ship River Clyde. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

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The Gallipoli Peninsula, a historic battleground during the First World War in 1915, holds significant importance in military history. This captivating image captures the essence of this tumultuous time. The map of Suvla Bay on the Gallipoli Peninsula provides insight into the strategic positioning of forces during this conflict. It showcases the intricate planning and maneuvering that took place on these shores. Anzac Cove, synonymous with bravery and sacrifice, witnessed one of history's most iconic landings from the River Clyde at Seddul Bahr on April 25th. The courage displayed by soldiers during this operation is etched forever in our collective memory. Allied positions on the peninsula are depicted here, offering a glimpse into their struggle against formidable opposition. These brave men fought valiantly for months amidst challenging conditions to secure victory. Australian troops played a pivotal role in this campaign and their presence is evident throughout these images. Their resilience and determination were unwavering as they faced unimaginable hardships on Turkish soil. The Black Sea's Bosphorus and Dardanelles hold immense significance as vital waterways connecting Europe to Asia. During this period, they became crucial points of contention between opposing forces seeking control over these strategic passages. A detailed map created by George Philip & Son Ltd offers an overview of the entire Gallipoli Peninsula post-war. It serves as a testament to both triumphs achieved and sacrifices made during those fateful years. Inside an Australian trench lies untold stories of camaraderie and hardship endured by Anzacs stationed there. These trenches served as sanctuaries amidst chaos while providing vantage points for defense against enemy attacks. The Suvla and Anzac Line represents fortified positions established by Allied forces in August 1915. These defensive lines symbolize resilience against relentless assaults while highlighting soldiers' unwavering commitment to protect their comrades-in-arms. Amidst war's brutality, humanity shines through as an Australian soldier selflessly offers water to a Turkish family.