On the first day of the Gallipoli campaign, the advance landing forces faced significant challenges, resulting in nearly four thousand casualties. This number was alarming, especially when compared to the total manpower that T.E. Lawrence estimated would be necessary to secure the strategic location of Alexandretta.

The high casualty rate at Gallipoli highlights the chaotic and disastrous nature of military planning during the campaign, reflecting the broader themes of war, deceit, and the complex geopolitical landscape in the Middle East. Scott Anderson's examination reveals how the losses impacted the Allied forces' objectives and foreshadowed future difficulties in the region.