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Turkish Counter-Attack

Turkish forces mounted a counter-strike on the British and French forces at Helles on the night of 1 May 1915, in an effort to push the invading forces off the peninsula. The British had anticipated night attacks and successfully maintained their positions. The French did not fare as well; reinforcements had to be brought in to assist them. The French position was eventually fortified, but not before French forces had suffered well over 2000 casualties. On 3 May, the Turks mounted a renewed attack. The French were better prepared this time. The Turkish forces incurred a large number of casualties, as they had in the first counter-attack, and the allies maintained their landing positions.

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Trench in side of hill [showing at least eight Anzac soldiers with their military and camp gear living along a very narrow ridge sheltered from enemy fire by  the raised ground on the right and a sharp drop on their left] June 1915
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J. P. Campbell.

Excavating for dugouts at Gallipoli.
Trench in side of hill [showing at least eight Anzac soldiers with their military and camp gear living along a very narrow ridge sheltered from enemy fire by the raised ground on the right and a sharp drop on their left] June 1915
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