Ottoman Defence Against the Anzac Landing, 25 April 1915 by Mesut Uyar

Author:Mesut Uyar
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Big Sky Publishing
Published: 2011-12-08T16:00:00+00:00

A cavalry patrol resting somewhere near Saros. The northern region was covered by the 1st Independent Cavalry Brigade for an extensive period of time (image courtesy of Nejat Çuhadaroğlu).

In contrast to the belief of many modern commentators, von Sanders’ interference did not improve the coastal defences and may even have weakened them. His new defensive concept was instrumental in promoting confusion, aroused serious opposition and impeded preparations to repel a possible invasion. Just a month prior to the 25 April landings, relations between the Ottoman commanders and their German advisor reached an all-time low, creating an incendiary atmosphere that damaged the decision-making process and belief in the wisdom of the defensive concept that was to protect them from invasion.

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