The first landing on the beaches of Gallipoli took place on April 25. British and French troops land around Cape Helles. While the Australians and New Zealanders landed before dawn north of Gaba Tepe. They had to climb the shore and steep cliffs under fire from the Turks. There was a lot of fighting and confusion during the first landing. The Anzacs later discovered that they had only a few square kilometers of beaches and cliffs. The Turks launched numerous counterattacks throughout the night, but the ANZAC managed to achieve this. Although the Turks were still in a high position, for the ANZACs it was a triumph but many died that day. A description of the landing by British General Sir Ian Hamilton, commander of the 80,000 Allied troops at Gallipoli, says: "Like lightning they leapt ashore...the assault was so vigorous that the Turks made no attempt to resist it and fled from ridge to ridge. pursued by Australian infantry. The first landing was an experience the Australians will not forget with many lost and the triumph of obtaining