January 1916

This daily episode tells the story of the Dardanelles and Gallipoli campaign by those who were there, the men themselves. Using a rich selection of diaries, letters and books, some published before, some not, we sought to use these snippets to help describe what happened that day in 1915/16.

Many thanks goes to historians Peter Hart and Stephen Chambers whose ongoing passion for the campaign helps keep the memory alive. If you have any comments or suggestions, or wish to add further entries please email [email protected]

Note: For a high level overview of the major campaign events, see The Campaign Timeline 1914-1916

  • 29 January 1916

    ANZAC Cottage is a small four-roomed cottage with a unique history. Fired with patriotism, a group of citizens in Mount Hawthor...

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  • 30 January 1916

    Lieutenant Commander Otto Hersing, commanding SM U-21 was on patrol in the Irish Sea, when on 30 January 1915, he surfaced alon...

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