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6:30 AM, Landing complete
The final boats of the silent but immense armies of two countries landed at different beaches, spanning a total of 3 hours to make a complete landing. The Australian men found themselves completely open and sorrounded by bodies and vigorous fire, plunging into people, water and sand. The beach was like no mans land. Qucikly, but expediently, the Australians hurried up the mountainous hills to confront the Turks, using tremendous courage to use force against them. -
First Light hope for a new day.
Sir Ian Hamilton pleads: Almighty God, Watchman of the Milky Way, Sheperd of the Golden Stars, Have mercy upon us... Thy will be done. En avant - at all costs- en avant. En avant is the french term for onwards we go, indicating Hamiltons determination and courage, proud of his country, and of the ANZACS. Though none did realise that day they would match a foe far greater than expected. -
1:00 AM Early reveille, beginning of Day 1
At 1:00 Am, the reveille was called. The ANZAC soldiers were awoken and served a hot breakfast, what would be the last enjoyable meal for a significant amount of time. The Australians were about to embark cheerfully, quiet and filled with confidence and pride. In less than 4 hours, they would journey on a campaign testing their strength and determination. -
3:30-6:00 AM Embarkment at early dawn
As the moons luminousness waned, the first boats were swung out and oared toward the given beaches. By the time the boats had journeyed toward land, the excitement had suppressed. Many were doubting their ability, and numerous feared humiliating first death. Though all would die trying to defend their great country. At 4:00,3 battleships, inline and abreast, arrived little more than 2 kilometres from the shore. 12 rows moved towards the shore, completely obscured from hillview and without sound.
