Historical photographs and early newsreels tell the story of the Gallipoli assault; embarkation and transport of 75,000 men in 200 ships from Egypt to Gallipoli; initial landing below cliffs; building a jetty and digging in; main British attack at Cape Helles and subsequent assaults on the heights; hardships, casualties and final evacuation. Commentary by Moray Powell and Peter Carver.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
000470
Language
English
Subject categories
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1914-1918
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)