Evacuation

Why was there a concern about the weather during the evacuation in December?

Why was there a concern about the weather during the evacuation in December?

There was concern that bad weather could arrive and spoil the evacuation.

What was necessary to get all the soldiers aboard at the same time?

To get everyone aboard at the same time, they had to maintain a strict schedule for the evacuation.

What problem occurred with the piles of stores soaked in kerosene?

The piles of stores soaked in kerosene accidentally lit up, creating a blaze that illuminated the soldiers waiting on the beach and those boarding boats.

How did the Turks misinterpret the cause of the blaze?

The Turks thought their shell fire had started the blaze, leading to some confusion about the situation.

What tactics did the ANZACs use to make it seem like there were still many soldiers at the front line?

- They shovelled dirt over trenches to pretend they were digging new ones.

- They made sure Turks could see ANZAC periscopes.

- During the day, soldiers behind trenches left dugouts to walk about. They kept fires burning in cooking places and made sure there was a lot of smoke.

- They smoked as many cigarettes and pipes they could because a defining smell of ANZAC was the tobacco. - They spread out blankets to dry

What did the soldiers do to create the illusion of activity at the front line?

The soldiers that remained spread out to fill the big gaps in the front line, making it seem like the front was still fully manned.

• - They walked along trenches and shot from different spots to fool Turks into thinking the front lline was still full of soldiers.

What defining smell was associated with the ANZAC soldiers?

The defining smell of the ANZAC soldiers was the tobacco from the cigarettes and pipes they smoked.

What was the situation by the night of December 18 regarding the number of soldiers left on the front line?

The final night of the evacuation was set for December 20 1915. By the night of December 18 only 20,000 soldiers were left on the front line of ANZAC. Half of these were takedn on the 19th night.

How did soldiers move during the final night of the evacuation?

On the final night of the evacuation, soldiers marched down gullies in single file without lights, moving quietly and organized.

What happened to ANZAC and Sulva as the last ships sailed away?

As the last ships sailed away, ANZAC and Sulva burst into flames, marking the end of the evacuation.