The first-day objective of those landing on Cape Helles had been to secure a small village some four miles inland, and then to advance on the Turkish forts just above. Over the next seven months, the British would never reach that village, but would suffer nearly a quarter of a million casualties trying.
The initial goal for the troops landing at Cape Helles was to capture a small village located about four miles inland, with the intention of progressing toward the Turkish fortifications nearby. However, this objective proved to be elusive. Over the subsequent seven months, the British forces would repeatedly fail to secure the village, facing intense resistance along the way.
As a result of this prolonged and unsuccessful campaign, the British sustained significant losses, with casualties numbering close to a quarter of a million. This stark reality highlights both the challenges faced in the operation and the tragic human cost of the conflict, underscoring the complexities of wartime objectives and their execution in the Middle East during this period.
