“An official announcement, issued on January 9, stated: “General Sir Charles Munro reports the complete evacuation of the Gallipoli Peninsula has now been successfully carried out. All guns and howitzers were got away, with the exception of 17 worn-out guns which were blown up by us before leaving. Our casualties amounted to one British rank and file wounded. There were no casualties amongst the French troops.” “ [Illustrated London News, page 4, Issue 4004, Vol CXLVIII, 15 January 1916]
Dates:
Saturday, January 8, 1916
Media Image:
Caption:
Shell from the Turkish guns bursting near one of the four Piers at Lancashire Landing, 'W' Beach, Cape Helles on the day of the evacuation, 8 January 1916.
Source:
Source: Imperial War Museum. Ref: Q 13696
Casualty Flag:
No
Conflict:
Group:
Gallipoli
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