The Nek

“The Nek” was a ridgeline where Australian and New Zealand trenches faced Turkish trenches. A tragic battle occurred here in which Australian and New Zealand troops staged an attack on the Turkish trenches, however, the Turks were ready for the attack and many ANZAC’s were killed.

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ANZAC COVE LONE PINE AUSTRALIAN MEMORIAL KABATEPE MUSEUM JOHNSTON'S JOLLY ARI BURNU CEMETERY BRIGHTON BEACH RESPECT TO MEHMETCIK SITE TURKISH 57TH REGIMENT THE NEK QUINN'S POST ANZAC COMMEMORATIVE SITE CHUNUK BAIR NEW ZEALAND MEMORIAL