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The Turkish and ANZAC trenches, at certain points in the area, had less than 5 metres between them. [18] During the Gallipoli Campaign, both sides believed these trenches to be the most unsafe spots on the peninsula. The outlines of the trenches at Turkish Quinn's are still highly visible. The site is now covered with new growth and shrubs.
At Anzac, the diversionary Battle of Lone Pine, led by the Australian 1st Infantry Brigade, captured the main Ottoman trench line and diverted Ottoman forces but the attacks at Chunuk Bair and Hill 971 failed. [83] [164] [165] Captain Leslie Morshead in a trench at Lone Pine after the battle, looking at Australian and Ottoman dead on the parapet
Two of the central positions, Quinn's and Courtnay's posts, had a steep cliff to the rear of the ANZAC trenches. In places the Turkish trenches were dug as close as ten yards (9.1 m) from the Allied lines. [10] ANZAC beachhead, No. 2 Post in the north, Chatham's Post in the south. Turkish trenches are shown by the dotted line.
On Anzac Day in 1985, the name "Anzac Cove" was officially recognised by the Turkish government. [3] The Anzac Day dawn service was held at Arıburnu Cemetery within the cove until 1999 when the number of people attending outgrew the site. A purpose-built "Anzac Commemorative Site" was constructed nearby on North Beach in time for the 2000 service.
9 – Anzac: A general attack by the Allies on the heights of Chunuk Bair, Hill Q and Hill 971 fails. 10 Anzac: Battle of Chunuk Bair ends when the Turks, led by Mustafa Kemal, drive the Allies off the heights. Suvla: British 53rd (Welsh) Division attacks Scimitar Hill, suffering heavy casualties. 12 – Anzac: Battle of Lone Pine ends.
During World War II, the Australian I Corps HQ moved to Greece in March 1941 (Operation Lustre). As the corps also controlled the New Zealand 2nd Division (along with Greek and British formations), it was officially renamed ANZAC Corps on 12 April.
The Battle of Hill 60 was one of the last major assault of the Gallipoli Campaign. It was launched on 21 August 1915 to coincide with the attack on Scimitar Hill made from the Suvla front by Major-General H. de B. De Lisle's British IX Corps , Frederick Stopford having been replaced in the few days previous.
Battle for No.3 Post Part of the Gallipoli Campaign No.3 Post with Chunuk Bair on the skyline Date 28–30 May 1915 Location Gallipoli peninsula, Adrianople Vilayet, Ottoman Empire Result Ottoman victory Belligerents British Empire New Zealand Ottoman Empire Commanders and leaders Andrew Russell Mustafa Kemal Units involved New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade 19th Division Casualties and losses ...