Lone Pine (Battle)

The Battle of Lone Pine was a fierce confrontation during the Gallipoli Campaign in World War I, taking place in August 1915. Australian and New Zealand troops launched a costly assault on Turkish positions protected by fortified trenches and barbed wire. Despite heavy casualties, the Allies made some gains, but overall, the battle demonstrated the brutal and grinding nature of trench warfare. It was a key moment in Gallipoli, highlighting the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers and emphasizing the harsh realities of fighting in a heavily fortified position in difficult terrain.