Suvla Collection

Landing at Suvla Bay, Gallipoli, 1915
British troops landing at Suvla Bay, Gallipoli in August 1915 during the First World War Date: 1915

Suvla Bay, Gallipoli, WW1
Suvla Bay, Gallipoli: close quarters at the seas edge. Showing landing conditions on the Gallipoli Peninsula. Date: 1915

Gallipoli evacuation WWI
Captain Davidson of the HMS Cornwallis (last ship to leave Suvla Bay) meets General Byng on the gangway after the evacuation

Lala Baba at Gallipoli WWI
The Scottish Horse bivouacking on the beach at Lala Baba, Suvla Bay, on landing. The beach was under shell fire from a 6-inch gun and casualties soon occurred. Lala Baba is the hill in the background

Detailed Map Of Gallipoli Peninsula And The Dardanelles Turkey In 1915 Showing British And Allied Landing Beaches From The War Illustrated Album Deluxe Published London 1916

Frost-bitten soldiers at Gallipoli WWI
Frost-bitten soldiers lying on straw in shelters constructed of biscuit boxes at a Stores Dump at Suvla after the frost at the end of November in Gallipoli during World War I

British artillery at Gallipoli WWI
Territorial gunners, from the 4th Glasgow Battery detached from 52nd Division, at Suvla firing a 5 inches Howitzer

Great War oak games box with handmade cribbage lid
Great War oak games box with handmade brass cribbage board lid, inscribed Sulva Bay, August 6th, Gallipoli. Unfortunately, Suvla was mis-spelt

Suvla Bay, Gallipoli, dated August 8th 1915. English School

Suvla Point, Gallipoli, August 1915. English School

Ships in Suvla Bay, Gallipoli, Turkey, WW1
Ships of the allied naval forces in Suvla Bay, Gallipoli, Turkey, during the First World War. Date: September 1915

HMS Louis, British destroyer, Suvla Bay, WW1
HMS Louis, British Laforey-class destroyer, launched 1913, served during the early part of the First World War, stranded and wrecked in Suvla Bay during the Dardanelles Campaign

Suvla Evacuation at Gallipoli WWI
Evacuating guns and personnel from Suvla Point on rafts in daylight during World War I at Gallipoli

Ww1 / 1915 / Gallipoli Suvla
The British defend their trenches at Suvla Bay, where a landing had been made in early August 1915. When Captain Shenson is hit, Lieutenant Phillips runs to save him

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Landing at Suvla Bay, Gallipoli, 1915: A pivotal moment in the Great War where brave soldiers embarked on a treacherous mission. Suvla Bay, located in Turkey's Gallipoli Peninsula, witnessed the arrival of Allied forces on August 8th, 1915. The bay became a vital strategic point during this infamous campaign. Suvla Point stood witness to the valiant efforts and sacrifices made by troops from various nations. Ships filled Suvla Bay as they provided support and supplies to those fighting for victory. The detailed map of the peninsula and Dardanelles showcased the complexity of this battleground. In the midst of chaos and uncertainty, an oak games box with a handmade cribbage lid served as a reminder that even amidst war, moments of respite were cherished. Frost-bitten soldiers endured harsh conditions at Gallipoli while British artillery roared across these unforgiving lands. The evacuation from Gallipoli marked another significant chapter in WWI history. Lala Baba saw countless men depart from these shores forever changed by their experiences. Though fraught with challenges and losses, Suvla remains etched in our collective memory as a testament to bravery and resilience.