michaeldr Posted 6 December , 2022 Share Posted 6 December , 2022 The Gallipoli Association has for some time now included an alternative itinerary to their annual tour programme in order to accommodate those who choose to return again and to revisit the peninsula. They call this alternative to their regular programme, the Hidden Gallipoli tour. Last May on Hidden Gallipoli we visited the Asiatic shore of the Dardanelles, and in particular the area of Kum Kale which was the site of the French diversionary action on 25-26 April 1915. The 2023 Gallipoli Association tours are scheduled to take place in the second week of May (7th to 12th) and once again an alternative, Hidden Gallipoli, itinerary is being offered for the returning visitor. On this occasion it is planned to include a day's visit to the island of Imbros, where Hamilton had his HQ, where several medical, training and supply facilities were situated, and from where the RNAS carried out their flying missions. It is also planned to spend a half-day walking in a rarely visited part of northern Anzac. Descending from Chunuk Bair, to the Farm CWGC Cemetery to consider the August fighting for this vital high-ground, passing over Cheshire Ridge, around Beauchop's Hill and through the Chailak Dere, before ending at Embarkation CWGC Cemetery. Further details of both the regular and the Hidden Gallipoli tours can be found at https://www.gallipoli-association.org/events/gallipoli-battlefield-tour-7-12-may-2023/ and to register please email: tours@gallipoli-association.org Seen above is the Turkish counter-attack on 9th-10th August 1915 Above is the northern Anzac section as sketched from seaward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilly100 Posted 8 December , 2022 Share Posted 8 December , 2022 HI Michael I get there around 3/4 May with my young daughter, so I imagine we might cross paths with any luck (if you are going). No definitive walking plans, but we will be walking around the Hill 60/Damakjelik area of northern Anzac a bit. It will be a bit of a learning trip for my 10-year-old, who, no doubt, will be freaking out about no Wi-Fi service. Should be a hoot. Looking forward to getting back there after such a long break. Hope to bump into you if you are there! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeldr Posted 9 December , 2022 Author Share Posted 9 December , 2022 Great to hear that you will be visiting Gallipoli again Ian. I certainly hope to be able to join the 'Hidden Gallipoli' tour and to run into you and your daughter while there. Northern Anzac is I feel, a much neglected sector of the battlefield: it will be good to get know it better and in more detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeldr Posted 9 December , 2022 Author Share Posted 9 December , 2022 (edited) An aerial photograph showing The Farm just right of centre edit - Caveat: I'm not 100% certain of the orientation of the above aerial photograph Edited 9 December , 2022 by michaeldr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeldr Posted 14 December , 2022 Author Share Posted 14 December , 2022 I was right to add the Caveat to the above post, and after further study I would like to suggest that the correct orientation for the aerial is as shown below. which I believe ties in nicely with the Turkish and New Zealand maps below Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeldr Posted 18 December , 2022 Author Share Posted 18 December , 2022 (edited) As well as The Farm, another visit to look forward to on the Gallipoli Association's 'Hidden Gallipoli Tour' is the Imbros day. Here there will truly be something for everyone, whether your orientation is sea, ground or air. The ferry from Kabatepe to Gökçeada (Imbros) will carry us across the scene of a major part of the 20 January 1918 action known as the Battle of Imbros, when the Yavus and the Midilli engaged the Royal Navy with some successes, before themselves falling victim to British mines. Once we have landed on Imbros then a short drive across the island will bring us to Kephalos Bay, the Peninsula of Tusla and the salt lake. In this area there were sited GHQ, various rest camps, hospitals, a PoW camp, the RNAS air bases and 'K' Beach itself. Briefly the Tusla peninsula was also the home of a Sea Scout (SS) airship before it moved to Mudros; it's hangar is clearly seen in this aerial shot Indeed, something for everyone. Edited 18 December , 2022 by michaeldr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted 7 February , 2023 Share Posted 7 February , 2023 (edited) The Farm from Chunuk Bair in 1995, and in 2001. Note fire trails running onto Cheshire Ridge in the 1995 shot. Hill 60 cemetery is just visible as a small white patch close to the right edge, about two-thirds of the way from the bottom of the second shot. In 1995 three of us walked directly from Hill 60 up onto Chunuk Bair via The Farm. Ian, hope you're having / had fun out there with your daughter. Edited 7 February , 2023 by Bryn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeldr Posted 8 February , 2023 Author Share Posted 8 February , 2023 (edited) 18 hours ago, Bryn said: On 06/12/2022 at 03:05, michaeldr said: Thanks Bryn; pretty good match there. The B&W is from 'Twenty Years After' (https://steadyhq.com/en/littlegully/posts/51f0bc6b-9243-4e86-a36f-320317eb5143) Edited 8 February , 2023 by michaeldr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted 9 February , 2023 Share Posted 9 February , 2023 The correct orientation of the photo in post 3. In a few days it should be on TrenchMapper as awm_rc04309 Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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