Rare collection: WWI Gallipoli Trench Map believed to be from a 1929 book Military Operations Gallipoli published in 1929. Maps have been removed from the book and taped together - as photographed - unsure if there are any missing - there are three large maps (two are intact and NOT taped together) including the one that is taped together. Book is ex-library - United States Military Academy. See photos.

Fought during the First World War from 25 April 1915 to 9 January 1916, Gallipoli was the first major amphibious operation in modern warfare. British Empire and French troops landed on the Ottoman-held peninsula in the Dardanelles Straits with disastrous consequences for the Allies.

After four and a half months of training in Cairo the Australians sailed and landed at what became known as Anzac Cove on 25 April 1915, and they established a tenuous foothold on the steep slopes above the beach. During the early days of the campaign, the allies tried to break through the Turkish lines and the Turks tried to drive the allied troops off the peninsula. Concerted but unsuccessful allied attempts to break through in August included the Australian attacks at Lone Pine and the Nek. All attempts ended in failure for both sides, and the ensuing stalemate continued for the remainder of 1915.

Please see photos carefully and ask questions I’m happy to send more photos.