| Accession Number | A00836 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Glass original half plate negative |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Ottoman Empire: Turkey, Dardanelles, Gallipoli, Anzac Area (Gallipoli) |
| Date made | 19 May 1915 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - 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.