[5] The Gallipoli Campaign

history ww1

How was the Gallipoli campaign meant to help Russia

create supply routes through Dardanelles for supplies

What impact did British war planners believe a success in the aim would have on the German army

weaken as German troops would need to be redirected

What did Allied leaders assume about the Turkish army

they would not resist and it would be a quick win

The campaign began with a naval attack. Provide evidence to prove that this failed

British ships were shelled sinking 3 and damaging 3

What advice did Britain ignore from Greece

needed 150,000 men they had 70,000

What forces made up the troops sent to Gallipoli

ANZAC

How many Turkish troops were sent to defend the Peninsula

84,000

What did Germany supply Turkey with that helped their defence of the Peninsula

machine guns

What information was missed from the Allied map

harsh terrains

How many litres of water did the troops have access to a day

1-2

What disease was common which led to more deaths than injuries

dysentery

Why were diseases common at Gallipoli

bodies left to decompose causing flies

latrines dug poorly

hygiene was poor