1915 25th April
ANZAC
Lands a force of Australians & New Zealanders subsequently know as ANZAC Cove
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Anzac Cove
The Australian and New Zealand beachhead established on 25 April 1915. This page combines historical context with 16 matching records drawn directly from the World History Database Gallipoli archive.
Historical context
Anzac Cove: overview and significance
What happened?
Australian and New Zealand troops landed on a steep, broken coast that became known as Anzac Cove. The beachhead remained narrow and exposed while Allied forces attempted to seize higher ground overlooking the sector.
Why was it important?
Anzac Cove became central to Australian and New Zealand remembrance of the First World War. Operationally, its terrain constrained movement and made the struggle for nearby ridges decisive.
World History Database records
Anzac Cove timeline
The records below are selected from the 319-record Gallipoli archive and rendered as static HTML in chronological order.
1915
1915 25th April
Anzac Corps Lands North of Gaba Tepe
Birdwood's ANZAC Corps lands north of its intended objective and establishes a precarious beachhead.
1915 25th April
Battle of ANZAC Cove
Commands the resistence to Allied landings at "Anzac Cove" near Gaba Tepe
1915 25th April
Battle of Gallipoli
Lands a force of Australians & New Zealanders subsequently know as ANZAC Cove
1915 25th April
Evacuation Advice Sent after First Day
Birdwood reports his divisional commanders' recommendation to evacuate after the confused first day ashore.
1915 25th April
First Australian Division Comes Ashore
Bridges lands with the 1st Australian Division and attempts to organise the scattered troops above ANZAC Cove.
1915 25th April
Fourth Brigade Reinforces ANZAC Line
Monash brings the 4th Australian Brigade ashore and helps fill gaps in the developing ANZAC perimeter.
1915 25th April
Third Brigade Lands before Dawn
Sinclair-MacLagan's brigade lands before dawn and begins securing the ridges above ANZAC Cove.
1915 25th April
Wellington Battalion Lands at Anzac
Malone brings the Wellington Battalion ashore and begins organising defensive positions within the ANZAC perimeter.
1915 12th May
Light Horse Reinforcements Land without Horses
Chauvel lands with the 1st Light Horse Brigade to reinforce the ANZAC infantry.
1915 25th May
HMS Triumph Sinking Witnessed off Anzac
Birdwood witnesses the loss of HMS Triumph after the battleship is torpedoed while supporting the ANZAC beachhead.
1915 May
Anzac Casualty Clearing Improved
Howse works to improve treatment and evacuation arrangements for the growing number of ANZAC casualties.
1915 May
Mounted Rifles Reinforce ANZAC without Horses
Russell's mounted riflemen land as infantry reinforcements and take over sections of the ANZAC line.
1915 May
New Zealand Infantry Brigade Concentrated at Anzac
Johnston concentrates the New Zealand Infantry Brigade after its units complete the landing.
1915 3rd July
Maori Contingent Lands at Anzac
Buck serves with the Maori Contingent when it lands at ANZAC to reinforce the garrison.
1915
General
Appointed General after "Anzac Cove" & Suvla Bay
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Sources and editorial review
Compiled and edited by World History Database.
Historical context is editorial material; the chronology is generated from World History Database Gallipoli and Dardanelles records.
Last reviewed: September 2026.
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