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WW1 - Battle of Sari Bair - Heavy artillery advancement
WW1 - Battle of Sari Bair - The main operation started on 6th August 1915, with the intention of gaining a fresh landing north of Anzac at Suvla Bay. This was to be in conjunction with the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps mounting an attack north into the rugged country, alongside the Sari Bair range. Hidden in the road of a ravine in the Sari Bair landscape, the army advance their heavy artillery to a new position in the face of a hail of shrapnel. Date: 1915
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This evocative image captures the intense and perilous moment during the Battle of Sari Bair in the Gallipoli Campaign of World War I. The main operation commenced on August 6, 1915, with the objective of securing a new landing area for the Allied forces north of Anzac, at Suvla Bay. Simultaneously, the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps were ordered to advance northwards into the rugged and challenging terrain of the Sari Bair range. In this photograph, soldiers and their heavy artillery are seen making their way up a ravine, shielded by the steep sides of the landscape. The men and their horses are determinedly pushing forward despite the hail of shrapnel that rains down upon them. The heavy artillery, a crucial component of the Allied forces' arsenal, is being moved to a new position to gain a strategic advantage in the battle. The Battle of Sari Bair was a pivotal moment in the Gallipoli Campaign, with the Allied forces making significant gains against the Ottoman Turkish forces. However, the battle also came at a great cost, with heavy casualties on both sides. The rugged terrain and intense fighting made the advance a challenging and arduous task for the soldiers, who faced not only the enemy but also the harsh conditions of the landscape. This photograph provides a poignant reminder of the bravery and determination of the soldiers who fought in the Battle of Sari Bair, and the sacrifices they made in the name of victory. The image is a testament to the resilience and fortitude of the Allied forces during this crucial moment in World War I history.
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