Gallipoli: Anzac, The Landing
Shortly after dawn on the 25 April 1915, off the coast of Gallipoli, the gentle splash of oars could be heard as thousands of Australian troops made their way towards the shore. Waiting silently on the cliffs and ridges above were Ottoman riflemen poised to defend their homelands at all costs. Within moments, gunfire erupted, signalling the start of a brutal fight which would last for eight long months and cost thousands of lives. Whilst remarkable acts of courage were displayed and hardships endured, Gallipoli ultimately ended in Allied defeat, an Ottoman victory. This video is the first in an exciting news series in partnership with the Gallipoli Association. It will tell the story of that very first day when the Anzacs came to Gaba Tepe.

The Gallipoli Association:
By becoming a member, you will have the opportunity of meeting like-minded people to learn, share and exchange information and knowledge of the Gallipoli campaign in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Formed by Gallipoli veterans in 1969, their key focus today is education. By raising public awareness of the Gallipoli Campaign, encouraging and facilitating study, their aim is to keep the memory of the campaign alive, ensuring that all who served in it, and those who gave their lives, are not forgotten. To find out more, visit https://www.gallipoli-association.org/

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General Sources:
- The Gallipoli Association – https://www.gallipoli-association.org/
- Australian War Memorial - www.awm.gov.au
- National Archives of Australia - www.naa.gov.au/
- Archives of New Zealand - www.archives.govt.nz/
- US National Archives (NARA) - www.archives.gov/
- The National Archives, Kew (TNA) - www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/
- Google Earth Pro & Web Versions – earth.google.com
- Great War Digital (Memory-Map) Trench Maps – www.greatwardigital.com

Written Sources:
- Chambers, Stephen, ‘Anzac - The Landing’: Gallipoli (2008)
- Roberts, Chris, ‘The Landing at ANZAC: 1915’ (2016)
- Chambers, Stephen, ‘Walking Gallipoli’ (2019)
- Uyar, Mesut, ‘Ottoman Defence Against the ANZAC Landing’ (2016)
- Hart, Peter, ‘Gallipoli’ (2013)
- ‘Tell England’ (film, 1931)

Credits:
- Research: Stephen Chambers
- Script & Narration: Stephen Chambers & Dan Hill
- Editing: Shane Greer
- Voice Acting: Arthur Meek & Abdurrahim Boz
- Thumbnail Design: Linus Klassen
- Music & Sound Effects: Shane Greer