"Since the beginning of the 20th century the balance of power had been shifting." "The conflict of interest among the big nations had escalated and the factionalism had already started." "Ottoman Empire, fighting in the Balkan War in such a setting, was severely defeated." "Without a single shot being fired Thessaloniki was relinquished to Greece and Kirklareli to Bulgaria." "Both Rumelia and the Aegean Islands were out of the Empire's power." "That meant losing thirty per cent of the soil and twenty present of the population." "The community was distraughtly immigrating from Rumelia to their homeland." "1913 Balkan Migration" "Adapted from "Awakening Canakkale 1915"" "1913 Balkan War Veterans" "August 1914, Anatolia" "The Mukhtar has been telling us that there would be a world war but I never believed him." "Today is the day, then." "No one ever talks about anything else." "So, we have to pay our debt of gratitude to our motherland, don't we?" "The debt is on us." "This land is not your debt, but your heirloom." "Don't you worry about those kinds of things, okay?" "So what, can't I fire a rifle?" "Of course you can, who says you can't?" "But they don't enlist anyone under 20 years of age." "Besides, who'll take care of Mom and our younger sibling if you join the army, too?" ""Mobilization of the army"" "God speed, son!" "Don't worry, okay?" "I'll write you." "And you put your prayers out for me." "It's all for our motherland's sake, Memed." "Come on." "Course of becoming a sergeant" "The most powerful, effective and useful weapon is human!" "However, it has got to be someone who was brought up as a patriotic wise and a faithful soldier." "You have to work hard to become so." "You'll train your troops accordingly." "We'll restore our honor which was damaged during the Balkan War." "Never forget, never let anyone forget:" "No enemy, no army, no weapon is stronger than patriotism." "November 1914, Allied Forces Armada High seas of the Aegean Sea" "We've received information that the British Navy is cruising off the shore of the Aegean Sea." "Increase precautions." "Yet, we're running low on ammunition." "Canakkale, Cimenlik Fort Cevat Pasha Command Room" "There are only 22 long-range artilleries and 50 armour-piercing shells per artillery." "Ask for armour-piercing shells from Istanbul." "Tell them to rip the artillery off older ships and send them here." "Yes, sir!" "You sent for me, Sir?" "Nazmi Bey, the situation at the strait is critical." "We have to put the strait under protection." "Increase the number of minefields to 7." "War is closing in." "November 3,1914 Seddulbahir" "Sir, there are 4 big battleships following one another's wake in the front." "They are preparing to fire." "Inform the Station Command Post." "The enemy ships halted 15 kilometers to the shore of Seddulbahir." "They are ready to fire, Sir." "This is an official declaration of war." "Have you reached the Ertugrul Bastion, yet?" "We're working on it, Sir." "Send a messenger right away and ask for casualty report." "Yes, sir!" "We know that their goal is to disable the bastions at the gate and enter the strait." "Increase the number of mine lines to 10." "Yes, sir!" "Sir?" "Yes, Adil Bey?" "We are running low on ammunition." "The ammunition from Germany hasn't reached us yet." "Yes." "Bulgaria is blocking the ammunition transfer." " We should eke out everything." " I couldn't agree with you more, Sir." "We have alerted the other bastions." "Get a line on the situation at once." "Yes, Sir!" "Kilitbahir Mecidiye Bastion" "To your positions!" "Everyone, to your positions!" "Get in line!" "Hurry!" "Hurry!" "Hurry!" "My sons!" "Our enemy is at the door." "They set their eyes upon our land." "They are here to make an attempt on our mothers' sisters', brothers' lives." "Our resources are limited." "And our enemy is strong." "But they are here to take what's ours." "They are here to take our land." "They are here to kill but we're here to die." "Now..." "If there's anyone who doubts himself, speak now." "Should I die, step on me and carry on." "Should I get injured, don't you worry!" "There are others to replace the martyr and the injured." "Fulfill this sacred mission bestowed by God!" "Do not let the enemy through this strait!" "We won't!" "We will not stop fighting till the last man stands, till we all die!" "We won't!" "They have placed the 57th Infantry Regiment under my command." "I'm leaving for Tekirdag." "I'll look at it when I hone for them." "Take my photo first with the kids, and then four of us together." "Okay Ahmet Efendi?" "When you come back, one more photo is on me." "Come, come, come here." "Come here, son!" " When you're ready!" " We are ready Ahmet Efendi." "February 1,1915 Tekirdag, 19th Division Command" "I find your regiment very impressive, Huseyin Avni Bey." "Thank you, Sir." "There are soldiers from various regions;" "like an all-Turkish mix." "The regiment is made up of the finest of the 3rd Regiment." "That's why the 57th Infantry Regiment is like a flower bouquet." "However, one cannot say the same for the other two regiments." "Isn't that correct, Izzettin Bey?" "You are right, Sir." "These regiments come from Syria." "The commanders have just been appointed." "It is better to give them some time." "I, of course, will give them some time." "Let's see if the enemy is willing to give us any?" "We have to be prepared for the worst in a very short time." "I want you to see about the trainings of both regiments." "Yes, Sir." "Nevertheless, there is one more important issue." "The rifles in the division are all old Martin Rifles." "They give problems with the trigger mechanism after few shots." "So, our rifles become sticks." "That's bad." "We have to renew the rifles." "Contact Corps Commander Fahrettin Bey." "Follow through on." "Look at these clothes; they are all spick-and-span, aren't they Boyabatli?" "Yes, they are Osman." "I haven't seen anything as new as this one since my mother gave me my father's wedding suit to wear for my Uncle Memet's wedding ceremony." "They won't last, you know that, right?" "They say that training will get tougher." "It's okay if they don't last." "Yes, you're right." "It's okay if they don't last." "It will either be the soil of our homeland or the blood of the enemy that stains them." "Why do they call you Boyabatli?" "Don't you have a name?" "Sure, I do." "Boyabatli Omeroglu Mustafa." "And I'm Veli the shepherd." "And this is Mehmet Ali." "He was supposed to be the only teacher in our village." "Yes." "Just you wait till the war is over." "Then I will finish school and be a teacher, God willing!" "Why not?" "Why not?" "God is all mighty!" "HMS Queen Elizabeth Allied Forces Command Room" "Seddulbahir Sergeant Bengali Mehmet and his Platoon" "Brothers, let's cut to the chase." "This soil we're standing on is an heirloom from our fathers." "Our motherland is our mothers' honor." "The enemy intends to tarnish their honor!" " Do you understand?" " Yes, sir!" "Do not over estimate the British from hear say babblings." "They are human like us." "A round, a bayonet is enough to finish them off." "Shall we fight till we die for our motherland?" " With Allah's help!" " Shall we fight?" "With Allah's help!" "Shall we make them regret the day they were born as soon as they land?" " With Allah's help!" " Shall we?" "With Allah's help!" "They're coming, Sir!" "Now, take up your positions quietly." "No bullets will be fired unless I command so!" "In the name of Allah!" "Come on, in the name of Allah!" "Fire!" "Come on lads!" "Do not let anyone pass!" "Damn!" "Damn!" "This soil, this land is mine!" "Fix bayonets!" "Charge!" "Allah Allah!" "The British division which went up Seddulbahir for reconnaissance is stopped by Bigali Mehmet Pasha's platoon, Sir." "That's good, but we can't stop the bombardment." "Canakkale, Cimenlik Fort Cevat Pasha Command Room" "The bastions are under protection, but the cities are almost destroyed." "They know the range of the artillery at the entrance bastions, Sir." "They are deploying 17 thousand meters off the coast." "Our weapons with the longest range are insufficient at this point." "The bullets we fire don't seem to reach the ships." "Mine Warfare Commander, Captain Nazmi Bey is here, Sir." "Send him in." "You sent for me, Sir?" "Come in Nazmi Bey." "Have a seat." "How many mines are there in your warehouse?" " There are 26 of them right now." " Which minelayer's turn is it?" "It's Muskrat's turn." "Good." "The enemy navy sets sail from the same region, towards the same route to be able to maneuver in the strait." "From here." "From the Karanlik Liman." "We should deploy the mines here." "Yes, Sir." "I believe that if we start laying our 26 mines on this route it will be impossible for the reconnaissance vessels to notice us." "Plus, the shore is really high here." "The sun doesn't reflect on the sea until noon." "Have Nusrat prepared." "This mission has to be accomplished tonight." "Yes, Sir." "You know that the enemy vessels constantly check the strait with lights." "Be very cautious." "If they notice you're there, they'll try to sink you." "Try to make it back safe and sound." "If we can't make it back, may our homeland live long!" "March 8,1915" "Our batteries on the hills will not be using searchlights tonight." "We have to reach the end of the Karanlik Liman like ghosts." " God speed!" " Yes, sir!" "There shouldn't be any sparks from the chimneys." "No smoke!" "Put off the fires!" "Don't let the engines make a lot of noise!" " Turn off the lights!" " Yes, sir!" "Let's go Captain Hakki!" "It's time to go." " Slow ahead!" " Slow ahead!" " First mine ready!" " First mine ready!" " Let go the mine!" " Let go the mine!" " Let go the mine!" " Let go the mine!" "Akbas Port" "I haven't slept a wink because of this rifle issue." "At ease soldier." "When can you deliver the ammunition chests?" " In the small hours, sir." " You've been of great help, kiddo." " Thank you." " Thank you, Sir." "These are Mauser Rifles." "Our lads can shoot a fly on the eye with these." "Check the artillery, see if the wagonetts are in place and get the ammunition ready." " Yes, sir!" "March 18,1915 Canakkale Sea Battle" "Captain, they're about to enter the strait!" "First the destroyers, than the torpedo boats." "They're inspecting the strait." "There are four British battleships in the front." "One of them is the HMS Queen Elizabeth, and four French battleships in the second row." " Roger that." "Let me know if there is more." "18 battleships, 600 artillery." "God help you!" "Set it, set it, and hurry up!" "Feed a round!" "More!" "Feed it!" "Fire!" " Ready?" " Ready, sir!" "Wait!" "Hang on!" "Hang on!" "Now!" "Fire!" "Don't waste the artillery!" "They are out of our range!" "Everyone, to the shelters!" "To the shelters, hurry!" " Casualty report?" " Two of the gun cars are broken, Sir." "We have to find a way to carry the shells to the artillery." "Each shell weighs 275 kilos." "It's impossible to carry them without gun cars." "What shall we do, Lieutenant?" "Shall we wait to die, our hands tied?" "Duck lads, duck!" "We have to get out of here." "Sir, they have entered our range." "Thank you Allah!" "To the artilleries!" "To the artilleries!" "Come on lads!" "To your artillery!" "Feed it!" "Fire!" "Fire!" "Can we fix this?" "It'd take a long time even if we tried." "Besides, we don't have enough material, Sir." "Ships are in our range, Sir." "It's in our range." "Allah, help me!" "Ammunition guards." "What is it Seyit?" "Lay it on my back!" "How can you carry it yourself Seyit?" "It weighs 275 kilos." "So, let them defeat us?" "The commander is bursting into tears with anger by the artillery!" "I said lay it on me!" "Allah!" "Leave it!" "Easy, easy, easy." "Careful." "Put it down, Seyit." " Pull it up, up, up, up!" " Bring it here, bring it!" " Is it ready?" " Yes, Sir!" "Fire!" "We need one more shell." "One more!" "Come on!" "Let's go!" "Hurry!" "Go, go, go!" "Come on lads, come on boys!" "We need another shell!" "Come on boy!" "Come on lad!" "Take the sled." "Easy, easy!" "Careful!" "Easy, easy." " Come on, help him!" "Take this shell!" " Come on Seyit!" "Pull it up, up, up, up, up!" "Pull it up!" "Up, up, up!" "Bring it!" "Ready it!" " Okay?" " Ready, sir." "Fire!" " Once more!" " Give it to me!" "Give it!" "Let go!" "Take the shell!" "Take the shell and pull it up!" "Pull it up!" " Set it!" " Ready, Sir!" "Fire!" "Sir, Bouve is trying to retreat to the Karanlik Liman." "Canakkale Bastion" "Dardanos Bastion" "Erenkoy Bastion" "Kilitbahir Bastion" "Intepe Bastion" "Captain, they're retreating!" "March 18,1915 Istanbul / Suleymaniye Mosque" "Canakkale Impassible" "Report." "There are 9 severely damaged artilleries at the bastion." "One third of the armour-piercing rounds are used." "Two thirds are available." "Good." "How about the casualty of the enemy?" "It's estimated to be around 800's." "3 of the battleships have been sunk." "5 battleships are non-combatant." "1 destroyer, 3 torpedo boats and a couple of minesweepers have sunk." "With this few casualties we managed to defeat the so-called invincible navy and the colonists daunting us for years." "We managed to startle them." "One week later" "Sir, the papers say that General Hamilton has been appointed..." "Their intendment is obvious." "They'll try to take the Canakkale Strait from land." "I can understand why they don't give up." "For them, this war is not just about taking the straits." "They're taking it as a matter of pride." "83 thousand soldiers and officers are put under his orders." "It's said that troops from Australia, India and New Zealand are encamping in Egypt." "So, what kinds of precautions have you taken so far?" "We've deployed two divisions of troops to crucial points in Gallipoli." "Two thirds of them are at the shore and one third of them are in shelters ready to respond upon request of help." "Post machine guns to those crucial points." "And the artillery behind them." "Make sure the peaks and the shelters and their connections are ready." "Yes, Sir." "Okay lads, come on." "How many times have I told you to use the wire carefully?" "If I have to yell at you to make you do that, then that's what I'll do." "May Allah give me strength!" "Should I tell you off?" "What did you do?" "Look, don't carry the sandbags here, the bushes will do just fine." " Use these forthe peaks, got it?" " Yes, Sergeant!" "Let's go lads!" "What did you do?" "Put those piles on them." "Don't forget to leave room for the rifles." "Son, can anyone fit here?" "Loosen it up a bit." "Let me see!" "Throw it away." "Good job, well-done." "Take these away, clear this place." "Send them." "Throw them, throw them, they are huge!" "Ariburnu Lieutenant Muharrem" "Our artillerymen defeated the so-called invincible fleet." "However, the enemy is sure to come back." "With more weapons, more shells and more men." "Our brothers in arms, our friends will martyrize right in front of our eyes." " They'll bury us alive." " In our own land!" "Shall we keep fighting with all we've got, even if our peaks collapse even if our weapons brake, even if we run out of rounds, we go hungry?" "Yes!" " Shall we fight?" " Yes!" " Shall we prevail?" " Yes!" "They say the enemy has an invincible navy to protect them." "Who cares?" "We have our mothers' prayers to protect us!" "We're reviving." "Bozcaada Offshores Allied Forces Armada" "According to the information received this morning, The Ministry of War is putting together an army exclusively for here." "General Liman Von Sanders is appointed to command this army." "I was at service with him." "It's nearly impossible for junior officers to speak in front of the General." "It's possible that he'll make communication impossible in the army." "The largest troop he commanded in Germany was nothing but a cavalry division." "He has never fought in any wars before." "It's not acceptable to let him command an army who'll fight to death." " What was his rank there?" " He was a brigadier general." "He's the Marshall here." "Why not a Turkish Commander?" "Enver Pasha is the only one to answer that." "What if he doesn't approve our plan and our battle order?" "He's one of the most important men in the German Empire." "I'm sure he won't make such a mistake." "This plan is the most suitable and the most effective plan considering the geographic features of the region and our army." "We can accomplish a result in a day with this plan." "Let's not be pessimistic about it." "Not to worry." "If he's smart, he won't change the plan." "March 31,1915, Ariburnu Liman von Sander's Inspection" "Ariburnu is filled with deep cliffs, Sir." "It's impossible to take control of the place." "The 27th Regiment under Lieutenant Colonel Sefik Bey's command is deployed to crucial points in Ariburnu." "This area you see is reinforced with heavy weaponry and batteries." "The crucial points are prepared this way, Sir." "We'll repel the enemy as soon as they land on the ground." "No, no, that's impossible." "Soldiers cannot manage that." "Loses would be great." "We need a new plan." "This plan is faulty." "We'll retreat to our emplacements and will defend with our own troops." "All forces, main troops, machine guns and artillery will be deployed even backwards as of today." "We've received strict orders." "Small troops, not more than a battalion of soldiers will stay at the crucial points." "Commander's new plan spiked our guns, sir." "The Commander's plan has ruined everything, Sir." "If the enemy lands on ground, they'll stay there." "They'll multiply in numbers and get stronger day by day." "He wouldn't listen to any objections." "Is that so?" "So we'll fight changing Liman Pasha's understanding whilst fighting our enemy." "Bigali Village Lt. Col. M. Kemal's Command Centre" "Liman Pasha had our battalion relocated in Biga as army reserve." "We report directly to him." "We're no longer at the crucial point." "The only battalion at the crucial points will be of Halil Sami Bey's." "How can one battalion defend the region between Ariburnu and Seddulbahir?" "There are at least ten places convenient for naval landing." "But we're forming an army." "New troops will arrive soon." "He'll deploy them to Saroz and Canakkale side." "He believes the greatest danger posed is there, not the Canakkale Peninsula." "The 27th Regiment located between Kabatepe and Ariburnu has just one battalion over there." "Who knows how many new soldiers will arrive?" "Is one battalion enough to defend this ground position?" "We managed to put together a sufficient force with Halil Sami Bey's division." "Regiments, artilleries, machine guns were supposed to protect the terrain that is accessible for naval landing." "The Commander dispersed us." "He brought our division here." "How can one battalion defend Ariburnu, Kocadag or Conkbayiri?" "Seddulbahir Major M. Sabri's Command Centre" "There's locomotion both on sea and in the air." "It's apparent that the landing is close." "We have to fight back before the reinforcement arrives." "We stay back till the naval gunfire is over." "As soon as the bombardment is over we'll take our emplacements and fight." "Believe in Allah, yourselves and yoursoldiers." "Good luck lads." "Thank you sir!" "One day before landing Captain Faik and his 270 men squadron" "April 24,1915 Ariburnu" "Allah all mighty; keep our families, our children, our country safe from the enemy." " Amen!" "Help our army succeed." "Amen." " Dear Allah, grant us all patriotic deaths!" " Amen!" "Veli?" "If I become a martyr take this dog tag to my Mum and give herthe bad news yourself." "Tell her that..." "Mehmet Ali, don't say it." "You'll go back to your Mother and I'll go back to my Dilber in the end." "We'll go back to them." "Tell her not to cry in vain." "Say, "Your son was proud to be martyr." "You should be proud to be the mother of a martyr."" "Tell her to use my martyr pension to send Hasan to school and help him become a teacher." "All right." "All right." "Now go to sleep." "We'll stand sentry later on." "You're right." "See the beauty of the sea, Muharrem?" "How can we let the enemy have this paradise on earth?" "Not to worry, sir." "Our soldiers will fight to the last drop of their blood." " They won't let anyone touch this land." " I wish things were different." "But that shall pass." "We'll work hard and this land will be as powerful as it was in its old days." "We'll build roads, schools, hospitals, factories and be saved from all this poverty and ignorance." "There's much to be done to shake off that inferiority complex towards the West." "Allah willing, and with our patriotism we can do anything we want, Sir." " Rest assured." " Lf Allah lets, Muharrem." "I hope Allah grants us our wishes." "Amen." "Captain Faik!" "Captain Faik!" "There are some ships ahead." "They can't be that low in numbers." "There must be more behind." "It's obvious that they're waiting for the nightfall to attack." " Muharrem." " Yes, Sir." "Notify all three teams." "Everyone should take up their positions." "I'll go and notify battalion commanders so that they can alert the other divisions." " Yes, sir!" " Let's go." "Come on, lad!" "April 25,1915 04:30 AM, Ariburnu" "Come on, hurry up!" "Reduce the view range." "Stay low." "Lower." "Become invisible." "Down." "That's it." "Listen, no one will fire unless the commander orders so, is that clear?" " Yes, Sergeant." " Lf anyone shoots a bullet in vain I'll kick them right in front of the enemy." "Come on now!" "Yes, Sergeant." "You'll shoot the officers first." "Don't forget; first the officers." "Why don't you stay low?" "Do you want to get shot?" "Come on lads!" "Let's go boys!" "Open your eyes now!" " Snuff all the torches off." " Yes, sir." "Come lads!" "You go boys!" "Come on!" " Sergeant Ahmet!" " Yes, sir!" " Get ready." "They're coming." " Yes, Sir." "Be cautious." "Allah!" "Fire!" "Medic!" "Osman!" "April 25,1915 04:45 AM 27th Regiment Command Lt. Col. Sefik's Tent" "Put me through the Chief of Staff." "Yes, sir!" "I'm listening, Colonel Sefik." "Sir, the enemy has started naval landing at Ariburnu." "My regiment is ready to respond." "If we leave now, we'll be there in three hours." "It's not the only place where they're landing." "We're trying to determine how and where to use the few forces we have." "Don't take action unless you're ordered to." "I've spoken to the battalion commander." "The enemy is spreading in waves." "We're running late, Sir." "Wait for orders to take action, Sefik Bey." "It's easiersaid than done." "How can I wait?" "How am I supposed to wait when my boys are burning in flames down there?" "We hear artillery fires from Seddulbahir, Sir." "Our regiment is caught between two fires." " Get ready." "Prepare to take action." " Yes, sir." "April 25,1915 04:45 AM, Seddulbahir" "Stay in your positions!" "We'll wait here until the bombardment is over." "Bombardment is over." "Everyone to their positions!" "To the front trenches, hurry!" "Put them right." "Make room for your weapons and take up your positions!" "Take up your positions!" "Wait until the barges are closer." "We'll fire at the same time upon order and won't let anyone land on oursoil." "Come on boys!" "Bismillah!" "Fire!" "April 25,1915 05:45 AM" "27th Regiment Command Lt. Col. Sefik's Command Tent" "Yes, Sir?" "You can set off for Ariburnu, Sefik Bey." "Yes, Sir." "Thank you." "Lieutenant!" "Prepare your troops!" "We're leaving for Ariburnu." " Yes, Sir." " Hurry!" "We've left our trenches, but this is the final point." " We can't retreat any further than this." " Yes, Sir." " Aren't there any medics?" " No." "They're all gone." "Hang on brother." "Hang on." "Where is the Captain?" "They were behind us." "They haven't arrived yet, Sir." "The enemy keeps coming, Sir." "Give me bullet!" "Give me your rifle!" "Bigali Village Lt. Col. M. Kemal's Command Centre" "There must be a reason why they landed at Ariburnu." "Their real target must be Conkbayiri and Kocacinartepe." "If they capture those places, the war will be over before it even begins." "There is no news from the army corps." "Liman Pasha went to Bolayir to inspect the situation in Saroz." "Can you believe this?" "The Army Commander is not where he's supposed to be." "He's inspecting!" "Sir!" "Sir, Captain is shot!" "We'll all shuffle off our mortal coils before the regiment comes to our rescue." "Sergeant, be cautious." "Sir!" "Sir!" "Veli!" "Veli, help me!" "Get my commander to the hospital now!" "Veli!" "Allah please help me!" "Protect me and my brothers in arms, and my commanders." "Grant me the chance to get my revenge for today." "You infidels!" "You infidels!" "How could you shoot our commander?" "Listen to me lads!" "This is the final point!" "There's no turning back." " We'll all become martyrs here, understood?" " Yes, Sergeant!" "Come on lads!" "Hang on, Sir." "Stay with me." "Hang on, Sir." "We're here, Sir." "Sir, we're here." "Are you wounded, brother?" "No, it's not me." "I brought our injured commander." "He is shot in the chest." "May Allah have His blessings on him and let you help him survive." " I'll be with my brothers in arms." " Hang on!" "You should rest a while." "How can I?" "Later." "Sergeant, Sergeant, I brought the commander there." "Sergeant, my rifle, Sir." "I brought our commander here." "Sergeant?" "Ali?" "Where are you?" " Here!" " Sergeant is dead." "It's really bad." "I don't know for sure how many of us are left." "Based on the gun report, I'm guessing not many." "Sergeant told us that this is our final point and that we shouldn't retreat any further than this." "Let's take him." "My rifle!" "Come on lads!" "Move!" "Hasn't Liman Pasha given any information, any instructions, Kazim Bey?" "No, Sir." "He went to Bolayir to watch the Saroz Bay, with one of his aide-de-camps." "But how, Kazim Bey?" "You are the Chief of Staff of this army." "How can he leave without informing you?" "When will he be back then?" "We don't know that either, Sir." "He left without saying a word." "Is there a naval landing in Saroz?" "We'd know by now if there was." "We've got two divisions there." "All right, Kazim Bey." "Pasha, what shall we do?" "I'm leaving for Bolayir to get permission from the commander." "You start preparing to relocate our headquarters to the closest point to the war as possible." " Yes, Sir." "May Allah be with you." "April 25,1915 07:40 AM" "I'm out of rounds, Ali." " 1st Battalion should prepare to attack." " Yes, Sir." "Come on!" "The regiment is here." "Thank Allah!" "Thank Allah!" "27th Regiment" "Take up your positions!" "Machine gunners, faster!" "Move!" "A few hours later" " Those infidels keep coming!" " Our commander is hit." "We sent him back." "We're decreasing in numbers." "They keep bringing up reinforcements." "There are no other officers left in our division." "You should be careful." "If something bad happens to me, you know the orders!" "There's no turning back!" "Halil Sami Bey left an urgent telephone message." "His division must be in a very difficult situation." "He's asking you to send a division to Ariburnu to help them." "We can't stop the enemy with help from a single division." "Izzettin Bey, we're going to Kocacimentepe and Conkbayiri." "We'll attack them if necessary, and make sure that they cannot take that region." "Sir, we're nothing but an army reserve." "If we go to war without orders from the army commander..." "I'll do what I believe is necessary to protect our land." "They can punish me later if they want to." "Should they capture that area, they'll have the control of the strait and can reach Istanbul." "Then everything is over." "Prepare the 57th Infantry Regiment for departure." " I want one battery to accompany us." " Yes, sir." "Ariburnu Lt. Col. Sefik's Command Centre" "We're decreasing in number Sir, we're melting like snow." "There's nothing on the right flank." "We don't have the power or the troops to go there." "The enemy is going up, to Conkbayiri." "There are no forces to meet them up there." "We can't do anything, but wait." "Thank you." "This is the moment of truth." "It's certain that there are thousands of enemy soldiers behind this advanced platoon, anxious to capture this region." "We'll drive them to Ariburnu and then to the sea." "We'll clear off all those hills." "To achieve this, we have to beat an enemy who is much more powerful than we are." "I do not order you to fight I order you to die!" "We'll all die, if we have to!" "We'll gain time for the army." "In the time which passes until we die, other troops and commanders can come forward and take our places." "May Allah be with you!" "Thank you!" "10 AM, Ariburnu 57th Regiment" "Sir?" "Ariburnu Lt. Col. Sefik's Command Centre" " At ease." " 57th Infantry Regiment made it on time." "They've come here, sweeping the region off the enemy under Mustafa Kemal Bey's order." "They are deploying from the creek behind us." "Soldier, tell Lieutenant Colonel Mustafa Kemal Bey that I and my regiment are at his service." " Yes, sir!" "Thank Allah." "Call the headquarters right now!" "See if the other two regiments are on their way." "Yes, sir!" "The 19th Division under Lt. Col Mustafa Kemal's command managed to drive the Anzacs to the sea." "The Anzac troops were trapped in a piece of land on the coast." "The 57th Regiment suffered heavy casualties." "Yes." "The skirmishes were very intense." "We gained 36 hours for the army." "However, reinforcements haven't arrived yet." "I'll retreat back to the second defence line and try to protect the survivors." "Yes, Sir." "The British are exhausted, too." "I don't think they'll try to chase us." "However, it's possible that the naval forces can inflict damage." "We'll take action at the earliest opportunity." "Yes, sir!" "As you wish, sir!" "Yes, sir!" "Sergeant, we'll retreat back to the second defence line." "Yes, sir!" "What's your decision upon the critically wounded?" "We'll see about that, child." "We'll see about that, too." "I can stay with the wounded, Sir." "Make them feel comfortable till their dying breath." "If you'd like to say goodbyes..." "What can I say?" "What shall I say?" "How can I look in their eyes and comfort them?" "Fighting is much easier than that." "70 lives. 70 sons." "We left them to the mercy of Allah, to the pity of the enemy." "Istanbul Red Crescent Centre" "Yes ladies, what is that you wish to say?" "News from Canakkale are not good, Pasha." "Lots of martyr and injured." "They even started transporting casualties to Istanbul." "That's correct." "Casualties are transported in crowds." "But, why are you asking?" "How can we sit here, doing nothing when our men are fighting for our homeland, Pasha?" "We ask of you to start caretaking and nursing courses for us to attend." "It's impossible not to be delighted by your offer." "However, you should know that some won't like this idea." "They are oursons, Pasha." "Our brothers, fathers." "If helping them is a sin, I'm ready to pay for this sin, Pasha." " I'm ready to pay, too, Pasha." " Me, too." "We're ready to pay for oursins as long as our land is safe." "Ladies, thank you all." "I'll start courses immediately." "However, remember that nursing is a difficult task." "It's like serving in the army as soldiers." "We'll serve our army as soldiers if that's necessary." "Anatolia Recruiting Office" "I'd like to see the commander, son." " Let me help you, Mam." " No, son." "Just take me to the commander." "Wait here." "Let me see." "We've heard that our army has won great victories." "That it has been resisting the enemy." "May Allah bless you all!" "My husband went to the Russo War, and my son to South Arabia." "I'd been knitting socks for them to wear when they get back." "They didn't." "You, commander!" "All I have is a beating heart, a hut and these that I dote on." "Now I've brought these to you." "Send them to our veterans." "As long as their feet are warm, Allah will rest my martyrs' souls." "Bon appetite." "Leave me alone, you rascals!" "Hey!" "Hey, move!" "Hey, we're hungry, too!" "We're children of the same land, I don't get it!" "Did the enemy send you?" "Why don't you stay overnight?" "Can you get any closer?" "Seddulbahir Behind the front" " Sir?" " At ease." "There's a critical situation." "The troops carrying us food have been shot by enemy artillery." "We won't be able to serve our soldiers any food." "They haven't eaten proper meals for days." "We have to find a solution." "Our soldiers are barely surviving upon the dried nuts provided." "I see." "Captured Anzac Entrenchment" " Take these." " Take it, take it." "What's this?" " Boyabatli?" " What Veli?" " What's this?" " What?" "Mirrors." " Mirrors?" " Yup." "You cunning rascals!" "That's how they shot our soldiers, then." " See?" " Yup." "It's easy for them to protect themselves when these are in the trenches." "We only use mirrors to shave but those rakes use them to save themselves." "Ahmet, come over here!" "Look what we've found!" " I'm coming, Sergeant." " Hurry, come!" "You know about that stuff." "I can replicate them, Sergeant." "If we can find material..." "If you can replicate, we'll get you the material." "Really?" "Let's use mirrors so that we can fight with even chances." "Come on then, come on." "May 11,1915 Seddulbahir Offshore, Goliath Battleship" "We have to sink this gigantic battleship." "Sir, torpedo boats and destroyers cruise around it to protect this ill-fated ship." "It's almost impossible." "Almost?" "So, it's not totally impossible." "What's your suggestion, Captain?" "If Captain Nazmi can help us get across through the mines we can follow the shoreline, with fits and starts, we can quietly approach the HMS Goliath." "I've got three torpedoes, Sir." "They are enough to finish off the Goliath." " When will you set sail?" " Lf you deem appropriate, tonight, Sir." "All right." "But, be extremely cautious." "300 metres left." "All engines halt!" "All engines halt!" "They've noticed us." " They're asking for the watchword." " Go ahead and ask the watchword, too." "This should put the British guard off, and gain us 10 seconds." "Torpedoes!" "Those big guys weep like kids." "It's difficult to bear it." "He'll shut up if someone shoots him." "How can you say that?" "You can't joke about this!" "How can one shoot a wounded soldier?" "What are you doing Ali?" "What will you do?" "What are you doing?" "Quiet." "Sergeant won't let you if he finds out." "We met the enemy, smiled at each other." "There were even ones greeting and chatting." "One of them was just about to fall down when I grabbed and picked him up." "He said something, but I couldn't understand." "I guess he said "thank you."" "Probably." "What now?" "Are we friends with the enemy, Veli?" "How can we become friends with the enemy?" "Mehmet Ali, now that we've met them, how are we supposed to shoot them?" "What shall we do?" "We have to Boyabatli." "What else can we do?" "I wonder if they feel the same way." "Let me see how they are doing." "You just wait here." " Boyabatli, wait!" " I'll be back." "Mustafa!" "Mustafa!" "Mustafa!" "My brother!" "Why Mustafa, why?" "We found this in his pocket." "He wrote a poem." "Alas, poor brother!" "My poet brother!" ""Today, our motherland will be pleased by us"" ""The soldiers will be martyrs, our army ghazi"" "Today, our motherland will be pleased by us" "The soldiers will be martyrs, our army ghazi" "We've shot rounds to the enemy" "Martyrs found the ninth heaven in the skies" "Ghazis are filled with gayety" "Ghazis are filled with gayety" "Would the Turks give Canakkale?" "Can any soldier take Istanbul?" "Is there such a soldier in the world?" "Is there such a soldier in the world?" "Omer's Son, Mustafa of Boyabat" "Put this epic on paper on his way to line" "His wish was to reach the ninth heaven" "Today, our motherland will be pleased by us" "The soldiers will be martyrs, our army ghazi" "The soldiers will be martyrs, our army ghazi" "Sir, a big Anzac division is about to lay siege around Conkbayiri." "A force as big as the army corps is approaching the Suvla Bay." "It's apparent that they want to capture Kocacimentepe." "Mustafa Kemal Bey had predicted that would happen, and warned us." "We'll pay a heavy price for not having listened to him." "Put me through Mustafa Kemal Bey." "Yes, Sir." "Sir, the Chief of Staff is calling." "Ariburnu Staff Col. M. Kemal's Command" "Yes, this is Mustafa Kemal." "Good night." "Liman Pasha wants to know yourstandpoint on the situation." "We have one more chance." "If we lose it, it's possible that we'll face a great disaster." "So, what do you think should be done?" "All the troops around should be united and put under one command." "The Commander is asking." "Would you accept should the forces be put under your command?" "Yes." "The Commander wants to know if that many forces would be too much for you to handle." "No." "It falls short!" "I see." "Good night." "Good night." "August 8,1915 Staff Col Mustafa Kemal Bey is appointed to Anafartalar Group Command." "Anafartalar Road" "Anafartalar War Command" "Suvla Bay British Landing" " Put me through headquarters right now!" " Yes, Sir." "Let the attack begin!" "August 9,1915 1st Anafartalar Victory" "Conkbayiri Road" "Soldiers!" "I never doubt that you'll defeat the enemy!" "But don't rush!" "You'll charge all together with my order!" "May Allah guide your way!" "August 10,1915 Conkbayiri" "Conkbayiri Command Post" "We're under heavy artillery fire." "They're trying to halt our troops with their whole fleet." "Unfortunately." " Call and check it." " Yes, Sir." "Sir, the 12th Regiment managed to halt the British forces' advancement." " That's good news." " Sir!" "You're shot." "Quiet Nuri!" "The shrapnel hit my pocket watch." "Allah spared you for our nation, Sir." "To your positions." "My beloved Mother." "We've been fighting enormous wars for the past days." "Conditions are getting tougher." "However, with the supplies sent from all over Anatolia, we eat our fill and our wounds are dressed." "Mother, we won't feel at peace until we clear our land off the enemy." "With Allah's help, it's a matter of time to drive them off." "I know that you're weeping, but do your heart good." "Tell the other mothers that they all gave births to heroes." "Canakkale Mobile Army Surgical Hospital" "Seddulbahir Behind the front" "You have to roll it this way." "I don't understand what you're saying." "Roll it, roll it!" "I still don't get it!" "See how naive, how contented oursoldiers are?" "They're all like that." "That's the secret of Anatolian soil." "They are like blood brothers." "They are so much alike." "May Allah help them never change the way they are." "Never." "August 2,1915" " Happy Bairam." " Happy Bairam." "Happy Bairam." "Happy Bairam." "This is how Bairams should feel like." "You're right, Sir." "Series of victories have boosted the morale of our men." "Allah willing, soon we'll drive the enemy to the sea and send them back." "Allah willing, Allah willing." "The candy is from my wife and the letter from my children." "They say a Bairam is not a real one without candy." "Thank her." "Your wife is right." "Bairam is not a happy one without candy or family." "We couldn't see our kids this Bairam, either." "I yearn for them." "Sir, permission to talk?" "However, it's difficult to say." "Talk, kiddo." "Huseyin Avni Bey..." "Sir, right after the Bairam prayers he became a martyr." " Brother Veli." " Yes?" "Ali couldn't make it from the front." "We are sorry for our loss." "Tell her not to cry in vain." "Your son was proud to be martyr." "You should be proud to be the mother of a martyr." "August 21,1915 2nd Anafartalar Battle" "Lads." "Check your weapons and don't forget the bayonets." "Come on lads!" " Yes, sir!" "Give this to my brothers, not to anyone else, okay?" "Not to worry." " Give me your blessing!" " Of course!" "You too." "Of course!" "At ease." " Veli, give me your blessing." " Of course, Sir." " You've saved my life." " Don't mention it, Sir." "Come on." "Our sons who came here to become martyrs are ready to go in Allah's presence pure." "Fix bayonets!" "Take up your positions!" "Charge!" "After the Second Anafartalar War the British army corps was vanquished." "General Hamilton was relieved of his command." "The Allied Powers quietly left Canakkale." "This movie is dedicated to the martyrs and ghazis defending our native land." "May God rest theirsouls."