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Suvla Bay. 6th Aug. Gallipoli, 1915
?Suvla Bay. 6th Aug.?, Gallipoli, 1915.Photograph from an album of 49 photographs entitled, The War 1914-1918, containing official war photographs associated with World War One, Gallipoli (1915-1916). Soldiers at Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, 1915 Date: 1915
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Suvla Bay, 6th August, Gallipoli, 1915: A Moment in Time Frozen in a Photograph This evocative photograph captures a moment in history, taken on the shores of Suvla Bay in Gallipoli, Turkey, on the 6th of August, 1915. The image is part of an album of 49 photographs, titled "The War 1914-1918," which documents the official war photographs associated with World War One, specifically the Gallipoli campaign of 1915-1916. The photograph reveals a group of soldiers, likely from the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC), standing at the water's edge of Suvla Bay. The soldiers appear to be in a state of readiness, with their weapons at the ready and their eyes focused on the horizon. The Gallipoli Peninsula, which stretches out behind them, is a desolate and rocky landscape, dotted with military tents and equipment. The date of the photograph, August 6, 1915, is significant as it marks the beginning of the second phase of the Gallipoli campaign. After the initial landings at Anzac Cove on April 25, 1915, the Allied forces attempted to expand their presence on the peninsula by launching an amphibious operation at Suvla Bay. The operation was met with heavy resistance from the Ottoman forces, resulting in a costly and ultimately unsuccessful campaign. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who fought in the Gallipoli campaign. It also offers a glimpse into the harsh and unforgiving conditions they faced, as they struggled to gain a foothold on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. The image is a testament to the enduring power of photography to capture and preserve history, allowing future generations to bear witness to the events of the past.
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