Transportation and communication

What type of soldiers were not suitable for Gallipoli, leading to the decision to leave horses behind?

What type of soldiers were not suitable for Gallipoli, leading to the decision to leave horses behind?

Soldiers charging on horseback, known as cavalry, were not suitable for the conditions at Gallipoli, which led to the decision to leave the horses behind in Egypt.

What roles did mules play during the campaign in Gallipoli?

Mules were primarily used to transport supplies from the beach to depots and were attached to the Indian mule cart transport and the Zion mule corps.

What was the job of runners, and what was the average lifespan of a runner at Gallipoli?

Runners had the job of delivering messages as fast as possible, and the average lifespan of a runner at Gallipoli was said to be 24 hours.

Why was the job of runners particularly dangerous?

The job of runners was particularly dangerous because they had to run straight down to the beach, jump across trenches, and navigate through enemy fire.

What allowed Sir Ian Hamilton's headquarters at Imbros to communicate with ANZAC by telephone?

Underwater cables allowed Sir Ian Hamilton's headquarters at Imbros to communicate by telephone with ANZAC

What challenges did field telephones often face during the campaign?

Field telephones often broke down or failed during the campaign, making communication difficult

What did Byril Bassett accomplish after the New Zealanders attacked at Chunuk Bair?

Byril Bassett managed to lay a telephone line from an old position to a new one after the New Zealanders attacked at Chunuk Bair.

How long did Byril Bassett work on fixing telephone lines, and what was the risk he faced?

Byril Bassett worked for almost three days fixing telephone lines while facing the risk of being shot by Turks, as they kept firing at him during the day.

What recognition did Byril Bassett receive for his efforts?

Byril Bassett won the Victoria Cross for his efforts in fixing the telephone lines under fire.

Why were the few British planes considered unsuitable for transport?

The few British planes were considered unsuitable for transport because they were too small.

What unusual tactics did Turkish and German pilots use during the campaign?

Turkish and German pilots sometimes threw long steel darts from their planes, and later in the campaign, planes on both sides dropped tiny bombs.

What happened when a Turkish plane appeared above a British football match on Tenedos?

When a Turkish plane appeared above a British football match on Tenedos, the pilot flew round and round before flying off into the sand dunes, where he dropped his bombs.