Gallipoli, “The Yorkshire Landings”, 7th August 1915

On the 7th August,1915, the Yorkshire regiments landed at Sulva Bay to capture a number of commanding hills. Tekke Teppe Hill above was most prominent and its capture promised a break through to the stalemate at Gallipoli. THE GALLIPOLI CAMPAIGN – The Yorkshire Landings at Tekke Teppe.  The Gallipoli Peninsula runs in a south-westerly direction into the Aegean … Continue reading Gallipoli, “The Yorkshire Landings”, 7th August 1915