The Nek

“The Nek” was a ridgeline where Australian and New Zealand trenches faced Turkish trenches. A tragic battle occurred here in which Australian and New Zealand troops staged an attack on the Turkish trenches, however, the Turks were ready for the attack and many ANZAC’s were killed.

Related Destinations

BRIGHTON BEACH LONE PINE AUSTRALIAN MEMORIAL ARI BURNU CEMETERY KABATEPE MUSEUM THE NEK RESPECT TO MEHMETCIK SITE ANZAC COVE QUINN'S POST TURKISH 57TH REGIMENT BEACH CEMETERY CHUNUK BAIR NEW ZEALAND MEMORIAL JOHNSTON'S JOLLY