Attack on Sari Bair

Who made the plan involving New Zealanders, Australians, Gurkhas, and British troops?

General Sir Ian Hamilton

What were the key high points that the troops aimed to capture during the night of August 6-7?

he troops aimed to capture Chunuk Bair and Russell's Top during the night of August 6-7.

What was the overall objective of capturing the Sari Bair range?

drive the Turks from the slopes and potentially cut them off from the south by reaching the Narrows. The idea was to secure the area and gain a tactical advantage.

What would the British troops land at Sulva provide for the operation?

The British troops landing at Sulva would provide a winter base for operations and a deep-water harbour, which would support the attack on the Sari Bair Range. Here’s the next question:

Why did attacking troops need to sew bits of white calico on their jackets?

identification to distinguish themselves during the attack

What actions were taken on August 6 to distract the Turks from the Sari Bair Range?

attacks at Helles and the Nek designed to draw their attention away.

What tactic did the Australians use at Lone Pine to engage the Turks?

At Lone Pine, the Australians tore logs off the top of underground bunkers and dropped down to fight the Turks in their trenches.

How many Turks and Australians were killed in the four days of fighting at Lone Pine?

In the four days of fighting at Lone Pine, 7,000 Turks and 2,000 Australians were killed.

What happened at dawn on August 7 regarding the New Zealand infantry brigade?

New Zealand infantry brigade was still waiting at the rhododendron Spur, about 550 meters short of the top of Chunuk Bair, and they did not arrive as planned. Despite this, the attack went ahead anyway at mid-morning.

How did the Auckland Mounted Rifles capture a Turkish post?

The Auckland Mounted Rifles crept up a slope under cover of a destroyer’s bombardment and searchlight beam to capture a Turkish post

What happened when the searchlight beam shifted during the Auckland Mounted Rifles' attack?

When the searchlight beam shifted, the Auckland Mounted Rifles rushed to the top and bayonetted the Turks.

What challenges did some troops face during the assault, particularly those meant to meet the New Zealand infantry brigade?

getting lost