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Soldiers dug in at Chocolate Hill, Suvla Bay, Gallipoli, 1915 (b / w photo)
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Soldiers dug in at Chocolate Hill, Suvla Bay, Gallipoli, 1915 (b / w photo)
7229380 Soldiers dug in at Chocolate Hill, Suvla Bay, Gallipoli, 1915 (b/w photo) by Ward, O. (fl.1915); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Photograph by Trooper O Ward, 1st County of London Yeomanry (Middlesex, Duke of Cambridges Hussars), World War One, Gallipoli (1915).
Although the landing of new Allied divisions at Suvla Bay on 6 August 1915 caught the Turks by surprise, Lieutenant-General Sir Frederick Stopfords men moved inland too slowly and the Turks were able to occupy the heights overlooking their position. The stalemate at Gallipoli continued.
From a photograph album of 124 photographs compiled by Tpr O Ward, 1st County of London Yeomanry, 1915-1916.); © National Army Museum
Media ID 25210474
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This print captures a poignant moment in history - soldiers dug in at Chocolate Hill, Suvla Bay during the Gallipoli campaign of 1915. The image, taken by Trooper O Ward of the 1st County of London Yeomanry, offers a glimpse into the harsh realities faced by these brave men during World War One. The landing of new Allied divisions at Suvla Bay on August 6th took the Turks by surprise. However, due to slow movement inland by Lieutenant-General Sir Frederick Stopford's troops, the Turks were able to occupy strategic heights overlooking their position. This resulted in a stalemate that would continue throughout the Gallipoli campaign. The photograph is part of an album compiled by Trooper O Ward between 1915 and 1916. It serves as a visual testament to the courage and resilience displayed by soldiers on both sides during this brutal conflict. Preserved within the National Army Museum in London, this image stands as a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who fought at Gallipoli. It allows us to reflect upon their struggles and honor their memory. As we observe this powerful photograph from Fine Art Finder's collection courtesy of Bridgeman Images, let us remember that it represents not just an artistic piece but also a historical document capturing one small fragment of humanity's collective story amidst war and turmoil.
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