‡Norman Wilkinson (1878-1971) The landing in Suvla Bay

‡Norman Wilkinson (1878-1971)

The landing in Suvla Bay, Gallipoli, 7 August 1915; Suvla Bay attack 21 August, 1915

A pair, both signed, titled Suvla Bay and dated 1915, also inscribed in pencil with details of the battle and names of the ships

Both watercolour

Each 34 x 54cm (2)

This action was an attempt to kick start the Gallipoli campaign by linking with a breakout from the Anzac sector. However the landings went wrong, despite Ottoman resistance of only 1500 soldiers and the planning and execution were later severely criticised