1. Gallipoli February 1915 The Russians were in desperate need of war supplies. The only route to them was blocked by the Turkish blockade of the Dardanelle Straits. The British decided to land troops to capture the heights overlooking the straits. In a campaign that lasted eight months, the British failed to capture the straits, and were forced to withdraw without accomplishing anything.

3. "Those heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives… you are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore rest in peace.There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side in this country of ours… You the mothers, who sent their sons from far away countries, wipe away your tears; your sons are now living in our bosom and are at peace. After having lost their lives on this land they have become our sons as well". Mustafa Kemal (Atatürk) Mustafa Kemal (Atatürk)

4. The ANZAC Dedication They shall not grow old, As we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, Nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning We will remember them, We will remember them For the Fallen - Laurence Binyon, 1914

5. The landing

6. Attempt at climbing the hills at Anzac Cove Waiting for first instructions… the suicidal wait

7. The rugged hillside… The Turks lay low and wait… The suicidal climb…

8. The dry cracks in the ground are their least obstacles

9. Waiting, shooting, wondering, dying…

10. In between battles…finding time to write home to a loved one..

12. Format for a Friendly or Personal LetterFriendlyLetter Business Letter

13. Corporal Lawerence Riggs 1 st Battalion,writes to his sweetheart I was six days and five nights in the firing line without a moment’s rest. It was very trying and we had to drink water from a puddle,which finished me off…After coming through what I have, I have no fear of the future…I know what an anxious time you are having and I long to be near you. You will no doubt see a big change in me Gladys, hardships like these leave their mark,only the heart can never change