b'THE GALLIPOLI CAMPAIGN ITALY DURING THE FIRST DAMN THE DARDANELLES: THIS WILL BE OUR GRAVE Scan hereWORLD WAR Scan here for the fullfor the full itinerary itinerary30 April8 May 2025 Historical Background BATTLES IN THE MOUNTAINS AND CLOUDS9 days Gallipoli was the scene of one of the great Allied failures of the First Expert Historian: World War. In attempting to take Turkey out of the war, the assault on1823 September 2024 Historical BackgroundDr Bruce Cherry the Dardanelles ended in disastrous failure following a campaign that6 days Whilst the Italians prevaricated over whether to join the Entente powers in lasted from April 1915 to January 1916. The campaign saw some thirteen Activity Level: 2 British and Empire divisions involved in a struggle against twenty TurkishExpert Historian: their struggle against the Central Powers, the Austro-Hungarians set about divisions, with a total cost of 500,000 casualties. Major Gordon Corrigan fortifying their Alpine borders. When Italy finally decided to take up arms, the only really practical terrain to take the fight to the enemy was along the River Activity Level: 2 Isonzo, where she made as many as 11 major attempts to drive through the During this wonderful tour to Turkey weLjubljana Gap until they were finally thwarted by the spectacular Austrian will visit and examine the main aspects ofcounter-offensive at Caporetto (where a young German Officer called Erwin the Gallipoli campaign: the naval assault,Set amongst some spectacular mountainRommel earned his spurs). This resulted, in late 1917, in the arrival of five the problems of landing against defendedscenery, these infrequently visitedBritish and six French divisions around Asiago to bolster the realigned Italian beaches at Cape Helles, the command,battlefields have changed little over thepositions. This small force was to play a disproportional role in repelling the control and communication issues,years. Marvel at many of the precarious andlast Austro-Hungarian thrust on the Piave in June 1918 and spearheaded the the miracle that was ANZAC, the Turkishexposed positions occupied by both sidespursuit during the final battle of Vittorio Veneto, assisting the Italians in their perspective, the conditions at Gallipoli,and visit many of the ingenious cavernsland grab before the end of the war.the Suvla Bay fiasco and discuss whetherand tunnels that were built for warmth and it was all worthwhile. All this is set againstprotection during the severe winters. A sure the exotic backdrop of Turkish history,highlight will be the short, but breath-taking culture, scenic beauty and cuisine - all ofwalk along the Grenadiers Path hewn out of which we will have ample opportunity toand into the sides of Monte Cengio (although explore. We will also soak up the culturethere is a nearby caf with fantastic views with visits to the ruins of legendary Troyfor the faint-hearted). The contrast with and a full day exploring the beguiling andthe topography of the Western Front is bustling city of Istanbul, the crossroads ofremarkable; from rain and wind-swept Europe and Asia. trenches built in chalk and mud, imagine trenches carved out of rock to protect against snow, ice and avalanche. Today the area over which these battles were fought straddles the border between Italy and Slovenia, which we will explore thoroughly.Day 1 . Arrival. Fly London to Istanbul or join tour in Istanbul. Hotel in Istanbul2 nights. Pre-dinner drinks and introductory talk. (D)Day 2 Sultanahmet. Haghia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar. Dinner overlooking Bosphorus. (B,L,D)Day 3. Canakkale. Istanbul Military Museum. Afternoon drive to Canakkale. Hotel6 nights. (B,L,D)Day 4 Naval and Amphibious Operations. Kilitbahir, Turkish memorial, 25th April Day 1 Gorizia. Fly London to Venice or make your own arrangements to join thelanding points, SS Clyde landings at V Beach, six VCs before breakfast, tour at the hotel at Venice airport. Drive to Gorizia. Welcome drinks andHelles Memorial. (B,L,D) evening lecture. (one night). (D)Day 5 ANZAC. Gaba Tepe Museum, Anzac Cove, Plugges Plateauview Razor Day 2 Isonzo. Monte San Michele, Redipuglia, Kobarid (two nights). (B,D) Back, Shrapnel Valley and Lone Pine Ridge. Johnstones Jolly and Quinns Post. Sari Bair, Walkers Ridge, Hill Q, the Nek. Dinner at own expense. (B,L) Day 3 Caporetto. Battle Museum in Kobarid, route of Erwin Rommel, trenchesDay 6 Kumkale and Troy. Kumkale, Troy site and museum. (B,L,D) and tunnels of the Italian defence line. (B,D)Day 7 Helles Peninsula. Gully Ravine, Vineyard battles, Bigali museum, Ephez Day 4 Asiago. Monte Cengio, optional Grenadier track walk, Asiagonaval museum. (B,L,D) ESSENTIALS (two nights). (B,D)ESSENTIALS Day 8 Suvla Bay. Suvla Bay, Nibrunesi Point, walk to Lala Baba or stretch of Kiretch Day 5 Asiago. Asiago Plateau, Tattenham Corner, San Sisto Ridge walk,3-4-star hotels, meals as indicated,Granezza cemetery, Edward Brittains grave, Monte Belvedere. (B,D)4-star hotels, meals as indicated, Tepe (both weather dependent), Hill 10, Chocolate Hill, Green Hill, Scimitar drinks with dinner, all entrance fees, drinks with dinner, all entrance fees, Hill, Hill 60, Bykanafarta museum. Farewell dinner. (B,L,D) tour manager and expert historianDay 6 . The Piave. Battle of Nervessa, British crossing of the River Piave. Drivetour manager and expert historianDay 9 Home. Drive to Istanbul to catch flight to London or perhaps extend stay throughout, all internal travel, to Venice and flight home to London or extend stay in Italy. (B)throughout, all internal travel, in Turkey. 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