Dardanelles Collection (page 11)

WWI - Dardanelles - Turkish guns
Dardanelles, Turkey. Old Turkish Guns in Sed Dul-Bahr Fort

Chanakkale - Turkey
A view of Chanakkale, also known as Gallipoli, on the Turkish Dardanelles coast

ANZAC Troops at Gallipoli - 1915
The landing of Australian and New Zealand Troops (ANZAC) at Galipolli, Dardanelles, Turkey during World War One

Turkish fighter aircraft - WWI
Turkish fighter aircraft flying over the Dardanelles during the First World War

Landing artillery on the Gallipoli Peninsula
A 155-MM. gun being towed ashore on a lighter at Seddul Bahr on the Gallipoli Peninsula. The photograph is of particular interest as showing a method of landing heavy guns

(Vice) Admiral J. M. de Robeck / Stamp
Admiral SIR JOHN MICHAEL DE ROBECK, 1st Baronet GCB, GCMG, GCVO (1862 - 1928) British Royal Navy Admiral who commanded the Allied naval force in the Dardanelles during World War I

Allied troops bathing - Dardanelles
Allied troops bathing in the sea after returning from the front in the Dardenelles, Turkey

Turkey, Chanak - British Fleet Sports Final. A rather funny game is in progress between the 8th Flotilla and HMS Emperor of India

Allies in the Dardanelles - French and British
The allies in the Dardanelles - a French postcard detailing the united allied effort by the French and the British in this region

Australian Sailors visiting Gallipoli Sites - surrounding Turkish 6" gun used for shelling Imbros

Indian (Commonwealth) troops at Gallipoli during the Dardanelles Campaign of 1915 - Headquarters Gully

A French Battery in action near Sedd-el-Bahr
This picture shows one of the guns of a French battery in action in the Gallipoli Peninsula. Throughout thr memorable landing opertaions the French troops rendered valuable assistance to the British

Captured Turkish 24cm gun gun at Yum Burnu

General von Linsingen Dschewat Pascha - German tacticial advising the Turkish army in the Dardanelles during World War One

Dardanelles - Turkish prisoners guarded by Greek Troops
First World War - Dardanelles. Turkish soldiers guarded by Greek Volunteers at Seddul Bahr, Chanakkale

Dardanelles
Schematic view of the Dardanelles showing Gallipoli and looking towards Istanbul and the Black Sea : the strategic importance of the straits is clearly displayed

Stores arriving at Gallipoli
A war stores depot for an Australasian division, on the beach at Galllipoli. The Dardanelles campaign, the aim of which was to overpower Turkey, who had entered the war on Germanys side

General Monro
General Charles Carmichael Monro, sent as replacement to Sir Ian Hamilton in the Dardanelles. After a disastrous campaign, Hamilton was recalled to England

The Irresistible sinking
Photograph showing the loss of H.M.S Irresistible having struck a mine during the Dardanelles campaign on March 18th 1915

General Sir Ian Hamilton cheering
General Sir Ian Hamilton, cheering after decorating French officers. Hamilton was recalled to England after overseeing the disastrous campaign in the Dardanelles in 1915

General Sir Ian Hamilton
Photograph of General Sir Ian Hamilton aboard a destroyer off the coast of the Dardanelles. Hamilton was the leader of the Dardanelles Expeditionary Force

HMS Goliath, 1907
Photograph of HMS Goliath, a Canopus Class battleship of 12, 950 tons, launched in 1898. She was sunk in May 1915, off Cape Helles, Dardanelles, with the loss of most of her crew

Sphinx Guard Dardanelles
The Turkish sphinx guards the Dardanelles

WW1 / 1915 / DARDANELLES
As the Allies approach the Dardanelles, the Germans and Turks wait to crush them

The Ataturk message, Anzac Cove Cemetery, near Gallipoli, Turkey, Europe

Wwi / Gallipoli / Narrows
Ships of the Allied fleet bombard the Narrows, the narrowest section of the Dardanelles straits, connecting the Mediterranean with the Black Sea

Churchill / Gulbransson 15
WINSTON CHURCHILL German satirical comment on the failure of Churchills Dardanelles expedition - he is kicked out of the War Office

Turkey / Dardanelles 6 / 6
Dardanelles: Kale Sultanieh, with fishing boats

Turkey / Dardanelles 5 / 6
Dardanelles: the straits, with ships

Turkey / Dardanelles 4 / 6
Dardanelles: Sedd-ul-Bahr, with snake charmers

Turkey / Dardanelles 3 / 6
Dardanelles: Rumili Hissar (Chateau Kilid- ul-Bahr) with travelling musicians

Turkey / Dardanelles 2 / 6
Dardanelles: Gallipoli, with a Muezzin calling the people to prayer

Turkey / Dardanelles 1 / 6
Dardanelles: Kum Kalessi, with two Turkish women

Ww1 / 1915 / Constantinople
A musical piece commemorates the SIEGE OF CONSTANTINOPLE, the hoped-for climax of the disastrous Dardanelles expedition : an event which never took place !

H. M. s. Lord Nelson
British sailors lowering a lifeboat from H.M.S. Lord Nelson, which was completed in 1908 and was active during World War One, including in the Dardanelles in 1915

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"Dardanelles: A Historic Battlefield and Symbol of Sacrifice" The Dardanelles, a narrow strait connecting the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara, holds a significant place in history. From ancient times to World War One and beyond, it has witnessed countless tales of valor and tragedy. In World War One, this strategic waterway became the stage for fierce battles between British troops and Turkish forces led by Ismail Enver Pasha. Lord Kitchener himself was seen standing resolute in the trenches, guiding his men through treacherous terrain. The Badges of Scottish Regiments proudly adorned their uniforms as they fought with unwavering determination. Across the sea at Anzac Cove on Gallipoli Peninsula, Australian soldiers etched their names into history books with their bravery. They faced unimaginable hardships while landing supplies at V Beach during World War Two - an enduring testament to their resilience. But even before these modern conflicts, it had already left its mark on humanity's collective memory. Xerxes' legendary bridge of boats across the Hellespont in 480 BC showcased mankind's ingenuity and ambition. Today, visitors can pay homage to those who made the ultimate sacrifice at Gallipoli by visiting poignant memorials like Sydney's Anzac Memorial bas-relief or witnessing remnants of Asiatic Annie - a powerful artillery piece used during WWI. The Dardanelles stands as a symbol not only for war but also for unity among nations that have learned from past mistakes. It serves as a reminder that even amidst chaos and destruction, there is always room for hope and reconciliation.