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Kanlısırt

The Battle of Kanlısırt was the attacks by the Anzac Corps on Kanlısırt on 6 August 1915 and the fighting in this area that lasted for three days. With the attack, the Anzacs captured a section of the Ottoman trenches. The Ottoman attacks that began immediately afterwards were unsuccessful, and the trenches remained in the hands of the Anzac units.

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Kanlısırt

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  • History

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Suggested visit:30 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Kanlısırt sits within Eceabat, Çanakkale. The toroti catalogue holds 70 described stops across Çanakkale, 25 of them in Eceabat.

The nearest stop is Mehmetçik'e Saygı Anıtı, 1.1 km to the southwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Istanbul – Canakkale route passes 16 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Frequently asked

What is Kanlısırt?
The Battle of Kanlısırt was the attacks by the Anzac Corps on Kanlısırt on 6 August 1915 and the fighting in this area that lasted for three days. With the attack, the Anzacs captured a section of the Ottoman trenches. The Ottoman attacks that began immediately afterwards were unsuccessful, and the trenches remained in the hands of the Anzac units.
Where is Kanlısırt?
Kanlısırt is in Eceabat, Çanakkale.
How long does it take to visit Kanlısırt?
The suggested visit time for Kanlısırt is about 30 minutes.
What else is there to see near Kanlısırt?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Kanlısırt; the closest are Mehmetçik'e Saygı Anıtı, 57. Alay Şehitliği, 57. Piyade Alayi Şehitliği.
Is Kanlısırt on the way anywhere, and which route?
Kanlısırt lies 16 km from the Istanbul – Canakkale route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.