The trenches at Gallipoli were a squalid and dangerous place. They were constantly under fire from Turkish artillery and snipers, and the soldiers were often soaked to the bone from the rain. The trenches were also infested with rats, lice, and other vermin, and the soldiers were plagued by dysentery and other diseases.
The soldiers lived in constant fear of death or injury. They knew that at any moment they could be hit by a shell or a bullet, and they were always on edge. The stress of living in such conditions took a heavy toll on the soldiers' mental health, and many of them suffered from shell shock or other psychological problems.
Casualties
The fighting at Gallipoli was some of the bloodiest in the First World War. The Anzac forces suffered over 26,000 casualties, and the Turkish forces suffered over 86,000 casualties. The vast majority of these casualties were killed in action or died of wounds.
The Legacy of Gallipoli
The Gallipoli campaign was a costly failure for the Allies, but it also had a profound impact on the history of Australia and New Zealand. The sacrifices made by the Anzacs helped to create a sense of national identity in both countries, and the Gallipoli campaign is now remembered as a symbol of courage and sacrifice.
Sources
* [Gallipoli: The Story of the Australian and New Zealanders in World War I](https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/RCDIG1068305/index.php) by Les Carlyon
* [The Great War: A History](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1323460.The_Great_War) by Peter Hart
* [Gallipoli: The First Dardanelles Campaign, 1915](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2022363.Gallipoli) by Martin Kitchen