The Gallipoli expedition of 1915 aimed to cripple the Ottoman Empire and secure a vital supply route to Russia, but became a byword for military miscalculation. The campaign, conceived by Winston Churchill, was plagued by the incompetence of Allied high command. Despite these strategic failures, the landings are also remembered for the extraordinary courage and resilience demonstrated by British soldiers and the ANZAC forces.

This book offers a comprehensive guide to the Gallipoli landings, detailing the battles, hardships, and eventual evacuation. It critically examines the military incompetence that characterized the campaign, particularly on the Allied side. However, it also emphasizes the heroism and resourcefulness displayed by the British army and the ANZAC corps. The work provides an illustrated description of these pivotal events.