dec 20, 1915 - The Last Suvla and Anzac Troops Depart
Description:
Ironically the evacuation was the greatest Allied success of the campaign. Suvla and Anzac were to be evacuated in late December, the last troops leaving before dawn on 20 December 1915. Troop numbers had been progressively reduced since 7 December 1915 and cunning ruses, such as William Scurry's self-firing rifle (described below), were used to fool the Ottomans and prevent them discovering that the Allies were departing.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 20, 1915
Now
~ 109 years ago