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GALLIPOLI © Karen Devine 2013
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Gallipoli The Gallipoli Campaign was a British initiative under Winston Churchill to force Turkey out of the war and open up a supply route for Russia. © Karen Devine 2013
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Gallipoli The British Navy had failed in their attempts to penetrate the Dardanelles as their ships were hit by mines in the strait. © Karen Devine 2013
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Gallipoli The British military decided on a land attack instead and coordinated an infantry attack at various beaches along the ANZAC Cove peninsula. © Karen Devine 2013
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Gallipoli The Gallipoli assault was doomed from the start because: a) The Turks were prepared for a land assault b) They had prepared land mines, trenches, and reinforcements. c) The Turks had situated themselves on higher ground and aimed their machine guns at bayoneted infantry. © Karen Devine 2013
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Pause Point Watch the final scene of the film “Gallipoli”. “Gallipoli”. © Karen Devine 2013
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Question Time? How many allied soldiers died at Gallipoli? How many Turks died? What is Australia’s relationship like with Turkey now? © Karen Devine 2013
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