The Gallipoli Campaign Handout

Teach students about the Gallipoli Campaign of 1915–1916 with this comprehensive, visually engaging history handout.

The resource introduces the campaign, its strategic importance, the Dardanelles, the Allied landings, ANZAC, the fighting and evacuation, and the campaign’s significance to Australian and New Zealand history.

What’s Included

Detailed Gallipoli Campaign information sheet
Maps of the Dardanelles, Gallipoli and Ottoman positions
Historical photographs and recruitment posters
10 comprehension questions
Image-analysis activity
Primary-source activity using Sir Ian Hamilton’s report
Source evaluation questions
6 W reading/image-analysis organizer
Research and reflection activities
Extension task
Creative writing/display templates
Topics Covered

Gallipoli Campaign
Dardanelles Campaign
Ottoman Empire
Allied strategy
Britain, France and Russia
ANZAC
Anzac Cove
Cape Helles
Australian and New Zealand troops
Ottoman forces
The Gallipoli landings
Trench warfare
Evacuation
Mustafa Kemal
Anzac Day
Students are asked to investigate questions such as why the campaign was launched, where it took place, its aims, which countries fought there, why it is important in Australian history, and the role of ANZAC soldiers.

Primary Source Activity

The resource also includes an extract from Sir Ian Hamilton’s official report, describing the difficult coastline, machine-gun fire, trenches, counter-attacks and heavy losses during the landings.

Perfect For

ANZAC Day
Australian History
New Zealand History
World War I
Gallipoli Campaign
GCSE / secondary History
Elementary / primary History
European History
Source analysis
History homework
Independent research
Classroom discussion
Cover lessons
A versatile, low-preparation resource combining historical information, maps, photographs, primary sources, questions and extension activities — ideal for teaching the Gallipoli Campaign and its lasting significance.