Cape Helles Collection

Midshipman Malleson jumping with a line from a barge to link up another barge which was
STC413388 Midshipman Malleson jumping with a line from a barge to link up another barge which was drifting (litho) by Holloway

The famous landing from the River Clyde at V Beach (litho)
STC413387 The famous landing from the River Clyde at V Beach (litho) by Holloway, Edgar Alfred (1870-1941); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

Our reserves awaiting orders to move up to their new positions on the slopes of Cape
STC466123 Our reserves awaiting orders to move up to their new positions on the slopes of Cape Helles, 1915 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Majestic sinking after being torpedoed by an enemy submarine, 1915. HMS Majestic was a Majestic-class pre-dreadnought battleship of the Royal Navy

Gallipoli Campaign, World War I, 1915-1916. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
Gallipoli Campaign, World War I, 1915-1916. Reserves waiting for orders to move up to their new positions on the slopes of Cape Helles

WORLD WAR I: GALLIPOLI. Turkish fort destroyed by naval fire from the H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth on 28 March 1915, off Cape Helles at the start of the Gallipoli Campaign of World War I. Photograph

The Heroic Gallipoli Landings : Transports and Captured Guns. Seen here displaced and its mountings damaged by the Allies gun fire

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Cape Helles: A Battlefield of Heroic Gallipoli Landings In the midst of World War I, Cape Helles witnessed remarkable acts of bravery and sacrifice. Midshipman Malleson fearlessly leapt from one barge to another, connecting them amidst the chaos. This daring act exemplified the spirit that defined this historic campaign. One of the most iconic moments occurred during the famous landing at V Beach. The lithograph captures the intensity as soldiers disembarked from the River Clyde, braving enemy fire to secure their foothold on foreign shores. Reserves stood ready, awaiting orders to move up towards their new positions on Cape's slopes. Their determination was unwavering as they prepared for what lay ahead in this treacherous battlefront. However, not all stories ended in triumph. The sinking of HMS Majestic served as a stark reminder of the constant threat posed by enemy submarines lurking beneath these unforgiving waters. It was a tragic loss that highlighted both the courage and vulnerability faced by those who fought here. The artwork published by Realistic Travels Publishers offers glimpses into this harrowing chapter in history. From Turkish forts destroyed by naval fire to captured guns and transports used during landings - each image tells its own tale of resilience and struggle against insurmountable odds. Machine gun placements were displaced amidst fierce fighting, yet soldiers pressed forward undeterred. These men embodied true heroism as they fought tooth and nail for every inch gained on this challenging terrain. As we reflect upon Cape Helles' role in Gallipoli Campaign, let us remember those who gave their lives in pursuit of victory. Their sacrifices serve as a testament to human resilience and remind us never to forget our shared history shaped by war's crucible.