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The R. G. A. landing guns at Canakkale, Turkey
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The R. G. A. landing guns at Canakkale, Turkey
The Royal Garrison Artillery (RGA) landing guns at Canakkale, Turkey Date: 1923
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Artillery Canakkale Chanak Craft Dardanelles Garrison Guns Homes Kale Landing Lands Sultanie Transporting 1923 Field Gun
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This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of the Royal Garrison Artillery (RGA) during the occupation of Canakkale, Turkey in 1923. The image shows RGA soldiers and local civilians unloading field guns from a transport ship, marking the beginning of the artillery's deployment on Turkish soil. The sun casts a warm glow over the scene, illuminating the faces of the determined soldiers and the rustic wooden boats that ferried the guns from the ship to the shore. The backdrop of this historical event was the aftermath of the Greco-Turkish War, which saw the exchange of populations between Greece and Turkey following the signing of the Treaty of Lausanne. The RGA's presence in Canakkale was part of the Allied intervention to maintain order and ensure the safe evacuation of refugees. The RGA's arrival marked the beginning of a new chapter in the region's history. The field guns, which were essential for the defense of the area, were carefully transported from the ship to the shore using a combination of landing craft and local boats. The soldiers, many of whom had seen action during World War I, worked alongside Turkish laborers to unload the guns and prepare them for deployment. This photograph offers a glimpse into the logistical challenges of transporting heavy military equipment in the 1920s and the cooperation between military personnel and local communities during times of conflict. The image is a poignant reminder of the enduring legacy of the RGA in the annals of military history and the complex geopolitical landscape of the 1920s Mediterranean.
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