6h 55min, aug 6, 1915 y - The Battle Of Lone Pine, Gallipoli
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This fierce battle was the only successful Australian attack against the Turkish trenches. It was intended to divert attempts made by NZ and Australian units to breakout from the ANZAC perimeter battlefield. This battle of intense hand-to-hand fighting resulted in over 2,000 Australian casualties. Seven Victoria Crosses were awarded for bravery to Australian troops. Having captured the Turkish trenches, the Australians now tried to hold what they had taken while the Turks desperately and determinedly tried to throw the Australians out. The ANZAC ultimately came out on top of the battle at 9 August.
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