Place | Middle East: Ottoman Empire, Turkey, Dardanelles, Gallipoli, Anzac Area (Gallipoli), Anzac Beaches Area, Brighton Beach |
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Accession Number | A00843 |
Collection type | Photograph |
Object type | Black & white - Glass original half plate negative |
Maker |
Unknown |
Place made | Ottoman Empire: Turkey, Dardanelles, Gallipoli |
Date made | 19 May 1915 |
Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain This item is in the Public Domain |
A Turkish officer, Major Kemal Ohri, being led blindfolded on a horse after the Turkish counter ...
Description
A Turkish officer, Major Kemal Ohri, being led blindfolded on a horse after the Turkish counter attack of 19 May 1915, to negotiate an armistice. More than 3000 Turks and approximately 160 Australians were killed during the attack. A nine hour armistice was agreed to so that both sides could recover and bury their dead.