The Gallipoli campaign was an ill-fated attempt by Britain, Russia and France to weaken the Ottoman Empire by taking control of the Turkish Straits.
Thousands of Australian and New Zealand troops took part in the failed operation and, in recognition of their efforts, the start of the battle is now known as Anzac Day.
A monitor ship from the Royal Navy and a Victoria Cross are artefacts that tell us much about the people associated with them and what happened on the battlefield.
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