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The Gallipoli campaign

The global nature of the conflict was illustrated by the disastrous Gallipoli campaign in 1915. This attack on Germany’s ally, Turkey, featured a large number of Australian and New Zealand troops fighting in support of Britain and France. Frank’s experiences included an initial assault on the beaches, the perils of snipers and the impossibility of making progress against a resolute enemy, unwilling to retreat an inch.

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